I do hope you've thanked Morn for everything he's
done."
78 "A hundred times, mother," North assured. "He only smiles
that polite smile of his, and says 'You would have done the same for
me.' Someday, I hope I can repay the debt."
79 One night, when his mother was out, North got out the tape his
father's Officer had secretly given him. It was a copy of his father's
Declaration of Valor and Promotion from The Hashon War, for the rescue
of fourteen disabled ships. There was also crew lists from each of
these ships with some of the names crossed out. The final part was a
message that read "We're all your friends North. We remember. If you
need us, contact any one of us!"
80 So passed another year for Northern Star, one that he wished had
never been, and, that in years to come, others would wish had gone
better for him ...they would wish VERY MUCH it had gone better for him!