Hey-- I'm totally new to the list, having just read the entire website recommended in POTD...I am *such* a geek. In any event, I'd like to submit that I think Mario is none other than Paarfi. :P Oh, and Steve, if you see this, I shamelessly plug you to all of my friends. I think you would laugh long and hard at some of the specific instances... :) Jon Carey, Devoted (fanatic) reader of Steven Brust. <html><DIV> </DIV></html> _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail