Since there are two entry points for this program, we really * ought to get to a common point as soon as possible. This is that * common point. */

Cleanup the object if the value represents a valid object

Default constructor assumes an invalid value (nothing to cleanup)

Helper methods to tell if the value represents a valid object or not..

By starting as a Windows application but not displaying any * windows, we can become effectively invisible. */

In any case, it's useful to have a console window visible * for debugging purposes. Use cout to your heart's content! */

Re-assigning the object forces the current object to be cleaned-up.

The destructor performs the cleanup.