 Why did Pembroke ask Mary Ann about children?
The series of events leading up to Pembroke's present occupation had commenced on a dismal, overcast evening in the South Pacific a year earlier. One in particular, an attractive woman of about thirty, tossed back her long, chestnut locks and gazed up intently at Pembroke as he passed. "You're not casual enough, for one thing," said Pembroke, deciding to play along with her for the moment. The topic of the conversation turned out to be precisely what Pembroke had predicted. Pembroke took his rum and tonic and moved over to Spencer's booth. Pembroke was amused at his companion's reaction but observed that Spencer still failed to see the point. "There is much food for thought in what you have said, Mr. Pembroke.
 He wants to know why there aren't children around
 He wants to know why there aren't children around  He wants to know if she would ever have children with him  He wants to see if this will be more than a one-night stand  Wanting children is considered an imperfection