The Lord tells an angel about the complex specifications needed for mothers, including being washable but not elastic, having 200 movable parts and six pairs of hands. The angel is surprised by the requirements, especially the three pairs of eyes - one to see through closed doors, one in the back of the head to see what others don't, and one in the front to communicate understanding without words. Though the angel thinks the work is too much, the Lord insists mothers can heal themselves, feed large families with little, and get children to obey, showing their strength beyond appearance. When the angel notices a leak, the Lord clarifies it is a tear, which women use to express their emotions.