r/heinlein

What if there was a crossover dinner party with

Lazarus Long

Sherlock Holmes

Gandalf

Spock

Who leaves first?

Who takes over the conversation?

And who secretly pays the bill?

I think Ol' Buddy Boy talks everyone under the table, Gandalf leaves first because Orcs are sniffing around the Shire, and not sure who pays. Maybe Spock?

What do you think?

The scene where Maureen has to deal with Priscilla and Donald - her misbehaving children has always struck me as odd. Maybe over the top. But, why do you suppose RAH added this to the book? I am sure he wished to demonstrate that not everything is perfect in the Lazarus worlds. But to blame Aunt Marian for the miscreants seems a bit off.
What are your opinions?

Ken