A Tenderfoot in Space Page 7

  "What's the matter with him, Mama?"

  "Something dreadful has happened. Run!"

  The Borealis council hall was filled with Scouts and older people. Hans and Charlie were seated in the front row, with Nixie on a chair between them. Hans had crutches across one knee; Charlie had a cane. Mr. Qu'an came down the aisle, saw them, and sat down as Charlie moved Nixie over to share his seat. The Scoutmaster said to Hans, "I thought you were off those things?" His glance touched the crutches.

  "I am -- but Maw made me bring them."

  "I -- " Mr. Qu'an stopped. An older man had just taken his place at a table in the front of the hall at which were seated half a dozen others.

  "Quiet, please." The man waited a moment. "This Court of Honor is met in special session for awards. It is our first duty tonight -- and proud pleasure -- to award a life-saving medal. Will Tenderfoot Scout Nixie Vaughn please come forward?"

  "Now, Nixie!" Charlie whispered.

  Nixie jumped off the chair, trotted forward, sat at attention and saluted, trembling.

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