Cloning of sentient beings was strictly prohibited by Union laws and the Saresii, now member of that Union upheld these laws, despite their millennia ...f experience and advance knowledge in this field. Well most of them did. Greed, crime and corruption were rare but not entirely eliminated from this morally aloft civilization.The original Larthop had prepared for his eventual demise before he could reach his goal of obtaining god like power by collecting and utilizing twelve tokens of power.. How may I direct your call?" Mr. Barrington please."Two rings and then, "Mr. Barrington's office. This is Stella. How may I help you?" Mr. Barrington please." Whom shall I say is calling?" Bob Walton."Two rings and then, "This is Marge. How can I help you?" I'm trying to reach Mr. Barrington." I'm Mr. Barrington's executive assistant." I don't care if you are Mother Teresa. I'm trying to reach Mr. Barrington." Mr. Barrington is a very busy man and it is my job to see that he isn't interrupted. When Lisa started to get in the front seat beside me, Andy stopped her. Not a word was said but a pecking order was established at the two of them stared at each other. Lisa got in back. Andy set by me.We arrived in Vail late. Andy and Lisa unloaded the truck as Mary and I went directly to the dungeon to see Cathy.Cathy had been without a bath or sunlight or conversation for three days and looked a fright. She was very glad to see us. After my experience with Lisa, I did not offer to let Cathy. By three o'clock we were back in the office, covered in lists of needed products."Looks like we are in for some busy weeks, Erik, " she smiled. "Do you want me to file these lists in the archive?" She looked absolutely radiant, and her eyes shimmered like diamonds in a lake."Sure, I do. I'll just go to the bathroom, but I want you to be ready when I return." Hurry, then."I called dad while I walked to the bathroom. Just before I let him take over my body I said: "Remember, dad, she likes it.