Excerpts from Chapter IV of "Levels" - Procreation

"I wish the Revered One had explained why we bypassed Level Three and were transported directly to Level Four instead." (Page 80)

"Everything has a beginning and an end. For you and me, the end comes with death. Does anyone here have any idea of how we begin?" (Page 84)

"Others inhabit our world. They are very much like you yet very different from you. You share many common physical traits but differ in some areas. You will soon meet them." (Page 86)

We were informed that our cycle had attained the stage in our mental and physical development that would now allow us to participate in an activity absolutely essential to the continued survival of our society: procreation. (Page 87)

I found it difficult to look directly at her face, so I lowered my eyes and, in doing so, made a discovery that caused me to temporarily forget my name. (Page 88)

"They are called breasts. There. Now you know my name and that of the objects of your attention, but I still do not know yours." (Page 88)

I had always assumed that the mouth and tongue served only two purposes: tasting and forming words. I was wrong. (Page 94)

Edward announced a startling revelation. He had spotted a Revered One wearing a blue robe coming out of the Solemn Place. (Page 102)

"Do you mean to say that there are females who are attracted only to other females?" (Page 111)

"You have fulfilled your purpose. You have created a life inside of me." (Page 113)

Like it or not, we could not deny that the explanation and justification provided by the Revered One was logical and served the common good. Still, I could not help wishing that it would not have to hurt so much. (Page 116)

Apparently, they too had moved on to wherever their Next Level might be. (Page 116)