let women fight and they were damned good, too! I
see no reason why WE should be bound by Haven tradition. If we are
going to give our women equal rights, when The Rebellion comes, as we
agreed, why shouldn't we let them fight for those rights if they want
to? If you think
your daughter will accept The Rebellion, tell her about it, and let her
know she can be a Weapons Control Officer if she wants."
86 Some of the other Officers didn't exactly like this idea, but North
was their Leader and like his orders or not, they followed them. Within
months, the numbers of their Tactical personnel nearly doubled. It was
found they had qualified women for almost every position!
87 Now North desperately wanted this woman to join his Movement. But
did he dare tell her that he planned to overthrow The Empire? They were
sitting down on the couch when North, looking at his companion, got a
sudden urge. He sat down his glass, took hers from her, and sat it
beside his. He then took her in his arms and kissed her. He had
expected resistance, but there was none. Instead, there was a warm and
tender response.
88 "Commander," complained his companion, "these are unfair tactics to
use. I have no shields against this kind of attack, especially from
you."
89 "You only have to say one word," North answered, "for me to withdraw
and shut down all systems."
90 Sweet Cloud rose. "You know I can't," she answered, as she started
for her room. "Please give me a few minutes. I'm no rookie, but for
some reason, this time I'm a little scared."
91 North waited a few moments then followed her into the bedroom. The
next morning as they sat in the restaurant eating their breakfast,
Sweet Cloud spoke in low tones. "Last night was wonderful, but this
morning I feel ashamed. I never have before. I can't understand