Cut or Inverse Masking via Blend.Layer + Blend.Erase = no mouse event listener for objects behind "glass wall"

I've successfully erased unwanted graphics using Blend and I can drag a desired object that is behind the erased area, but the dragged object does not have mouse events unless I drag if from behind the erased area. Does anyone know a good work around or how I can force the event to be dispatched when the object behind the "glass wall" is clicked? I can't find documentation anywhere that addresses this situation. If an object behind can not be selected how is it really erased? Thanks in advance!

Yes, and I want to keep it behind. It's visible and can be dragged, but
since behind the transparent area that has been erased using Blend.Erase it
no longer receives click events. Thanks for your response.
Michelle

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