JP>   The type of MySecondVar is *pointer* to ChildClass, so cast to a
JP>   pointer type
JP> 
JP>   >     MySecondVar = (ChildClass *)temp;

THANK YOU!!!  Works beautifully!!!

JP>   The C_PLUSPLUS echo comes highly recommended for this sort of
JP>   question, BTW.

You're right.  I don't currently carry a C++ echo, but I guess I should,
considering that I'm learning C++.  :-)  I posted it here because it
is relevant to converting my program to OS/2, but you're right that it
would fit better in C++....

JP>   > Any pointers would be appreciated.
JP> 
JP>     Was this intentional ?

Hmm... no, it wasn't... hehe
  
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