The Nobodie Rules, Part II
Act II: The Nobodie Rules memo. Scene i. Mrs Nobodie: Well, the thing is that not only is George not compatible with Felix… Dr Blur: Sibling rivalry at such a tender age. Mrs Nobodie: …but he’s also got his own problems. Dr Blur [laughing mirthlessly]: So much for the heir and the spare parts. As I said at the time, there was no guarantee of a match. Mr Nobodie: That’s why we’re back. We want to guarantee that the next baby will be a match. Mrs Nobodie: You read about it in the paper all the time. Dr Blur: Look, I’m sorry that the new child was unsuitable, but it would be possible to do what you’re proposing. I’d have to put it before the Hospital Ethics Committee. Deliberately manufacturing a baby for spare parts might raise a few eyebrows. Mrs Nobodie: So might plastic surgery, but no one objects to that. [Fade out.] Scene ii. Dr Crippen: …and then I sewed him up good as new. Omnes: Ha ha! Dr Crippen: Now, shall we get down to business? The first matter is Mr and Mrs N. Ac...