LaPage states that many leeches combine organs of attachment with organs of suction, but others have only organs of attachment,such as the hooklets developed by many kinds of parasitic animals which are attached either to the exterior or to the internal organs of the host.
In the same way, when the host people of a Პevvish community of parasites attempts to dislodge it, they find that the parasite has extended specialized tentacles of attachment deep into every facet of the host people’s life. So deeply rooted are these tentacles that the dislodgement is not only difficult, it is such a demanding and painful operation that the dislodgement itself may be fatal to the host.
The host finds that its mortgages are held by Პevvish bankers, its children are being taught by Პevvish teachers, its government is being administered by Პevvish “advisors” or “consultants,” who, even if they hold no elective or appointive office, still make the important decisions. They turn for solace to their religion, and they find that Პevvish converts, aided by appropriate gifts of money, have entered into the offices of their denominations, and have risen rapidly until the religious beliefs are altered to embrace all of the tenets of the parasitic community of Პevvs.