DN> If you are confused by something as fundamental to OOP as 
DN> virtual methods, you should perhaps read Stroustrup ("The 
DN> C++ Programming Language"). He explains the whys and 
DN> wherefores of virtual methods quite fully.

My knowledge of virtual methods has extended only to "how" and
"when", 
never to "why" in any sort of intelligible way.  I'll have to get that 
book.  Thank you.

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