When an older 'Bunny becomes pregnant, all female offspring are "recycled" into the Cuddlebunny program.When an older 'Bunny becomes pregnant, all female offspring are "recycled" into the Cuddlebunny program. Male offspring are terminated. Note that the Brotherhood now operates several 'orphanages' and 'adoption agencies' worldwide, which supply the Island with new 'Bunnies on a regular basis. ******************************************************************** Part III. "Well, Mr. Smith, at last we are able to welcome you--at least as a visitor--to our little haven," remarked my host, known to me as 'Ben'. The Brotherhood had taken six months to check me out; six long months since I had finally contacted them and paid the non-refundable $5000 fee. They could still reject my application, but so far they had found nothing in my background to disqualify me. But this visit was as important for me as for them--they could deny me on the basis of any poor impression I made. I didn't know where I was. The "little haven" was a closely-guarded secret. I shook his hand. "Glad to finally be here," I told him. "I'm sure," he smiled. "I recall my own application period." I looked around. We were in a large, softly-lit foyer. It was clean and comfortable. There were no other people present, but I had the feeling I was under scrutiny. "Please come with me, and I'll show you your room." We walked down a series of corridors to a suite of rooms of almost palatial splendour. Seated on the sofa, evidently asleep, was a seventeen-year-old oriental girl of striking beauty. |