It is not well known, but before moving to an island and conducting
bizzare DNA experiments, Doctor Moreau was once a prominent audiologist.

He had set up a clinic in the small town of Stapes, France and it wasn't
long before his research led him to discover the means by which even
those with severe hearing loss could once again appreciate with clarity
the sounds of a symphony, the birds chirping, or even a pin drop, for
that matter.

The technique was so good, that it actually improved upon
natural hearing.

The only problem was that it took months for the
process to regrow the nerves that led to the auditory canal.

Dr. Hammer, an academic otolaryngologist in the nearby town of Anvil,
came to visit Moreau after hearing of his success with the nerve deaf.

He inquired about the technique used, but Moreau refused to disclose his
technique.

Finally, after hours of begging (and much wine) the doctor
agreed to take on Hammer as an assistant and teach him the technique.

Dr. Hammer however was to close his practice and work exclusively under
Moreau.

This was acceptable since Hammer was a true academic and desired
only to further his knowledge.

Upon learning the technique for regrowth of the acoustic nerve, Hammer
applied his experience and together with Moreau devised the means by
which complete regrowth could occur in less than 24 hours.

It was this
technique, by the way that ultimately led to the infamous experiments
later to occur on the island of Dr. Moreau.

In Anvil however, people were deprived of the skills of Hammer.

Those
with hearing problems had nowhere to go.

Upon discovery of the town's needs, Hammer pleaded to be allowed to return to the town, but Moreau
refused.

He must have his assistant.

In an act of kindness and
generosity, he told Hammer that any patient of Stapes could come to his
clinic and be treated free of charge.

This delighted Dr. Hammer who
immediately went to the town hall of Stapes and posted this sign:

Hear today! Go to Moreau.