on your very best behavior because we will be
Representatives of The Republic to these people. So we must always act
our very best. Now, off to bed, all of you! There's a lot to be done."
137 North sat down and rested for a few minutes while his wives put the
children to bed. When they returned they lit the candle for evening
prayers, and sat by the altar. North joined them in the Praise The
Lords, but didn't offer any prayers himself.
138 "Why don't you join us, my mate?" Valley Blossom invited. "You do
not have to be a member of the Church to pray! We know how much you
love The Lords."
139 "I pray," answered North, "in my own way. And I know all The
Teachings by heart. Didn't one of The First Speakers say it didn't
matter where and how someone prayed, only what was in his heart?"
140 "You never get a quotation quite right!" laughed Sweet Cloud, "But
you always understand its meaning."
141 "You two need your prayers," announced North, "I need something
else. You know where I'll be when you're ready!"
142 The next morning North had little to do. He had caught up on all of
his back reading, written a couple of articles that some magazines had
requested. The children were in school and his wives were out working
on some community projects. Only his Security Guard paced by the
outside door.
143 North decided he wanted a walk by himself, but he knew his Guard
would stick like glue. SO when the Guard wasn't looking North slipped
out the front door, down the halls, and took the public transport into
the nearby village. He was wearing a plain jacket and nobody paid much
attention to him.
144 He wandered around the village for some time, then he happened to
notice he was standing in front