36 "It was a terrible accident," continued
North's father. "It's a tragedy the other boy died."
37 "It was no accident," announced Morn. "The other was diving for your
son, feet first. When I warned North, he turned away, the other boy
missed, and struck his chin on North's wing, breaking his neck. I was
barely close enough to catch North because I was trying to intercept
his attacker.
38 I have already spoken with my father. There will be an immediate
investigation though I doubt little can be found. It will never be
known if the boy was simply acting on his own,
or working for somebody else. He died with that knowledge."
39 "But why?" gasped North's mother, "Why would anyone want to kill our
son?"
40 “Perhaps they considered him a threat to their position," said Morn,
"or a threat to someone they cared for. It might have been simply to
eliminate competition so they could rise to a higher position."
41 "I can't believe that!" sighed North's mother. "I can't believe
someone would try to kill our child simply to protect their position,
or the position of their children."
42 "Such thoughts are not pleasant," said Morn, "but unfortunately in
our society, there are those that will do anything to advance, even
kill!"
43 "You look weary," commented North's father, "we will leave you now.
Again our gracious thanks. If there's anything I can ever do for you,
don't hesitate a moment. I am always at your service."
44 North's parents left, and Morn tried to get some sleep, but the
sight of North falling helplessly through the air troubled his dreams,
and he did not sleep well. The Lord God's visit to his son had been
brief. Once reassured that Morn was all right, The Lord God's attention
turned to the attempted assassination.
45 "I'll have that boy's parents questioned," The Lord God promised.
"If they know anything, I guarantee they'll tell."