Here Dr. Rotter paused, we’ve been going on for sometime now. I believe that we should take a few minutes break, before we really get into the heart of the story. Meet me back here in fifteen and we will resume where we left off.

Fifteen minutes later:

Looking out over the crowd, Dr. Rotter saw that there were more people here then when the lecture had first begun. This was good. Waiting, till everyone had retuned to their seats, he resumed where he had left off.

 June 10th, 1700

 Today I had my first examination. It was more poking and prodding to assure that I was the healthy specimen that they needed. Since, I was not fed to the furnace, its’s safe to assume that I met their qualifications. I’ve been ordered to get some rest, since the next few days will be filled with sizing fitting for the clothes that I’m to wear for my conception ceremony- whatever that means.”

Here Dr. Rotter, paused as laughter filtered through the room. Waiting for it to settle down, he resumed. “

June 21st, 1700

“The last few days have gone by in a blur. The fitting went well and the dresses I received were gorgeous. The maternity dress I received is huge. But I was assured that I will grow into it, though I don’t see how. Even if I were to become pregnant, to which is what I’ve been groomed for, ever since I can remember…I don’t actually believe that I’d get that big.  Maybe, they weren’t joking when they said that I was going to birth a whole nation. Either way, its not like I have a choice in the matter. Today and tomorrow will be filled with more photo shoots and then the big day will be here. My owners are tight lipped about who my husband will be, so I guess that I will have to wait and see.”