Birthright

_Why was Cyril Kirk, highest man in his class, assigned to such an enigmatic place as Nemar? Of what value was it--if anything? No one could tell him the answer. He wouldn't hav...

Trying to cover up his confusion, he went on rapidly, hoping Jerwyn would not notice. "Anyway, whatever his reasons were, he's played me a dirty trick, and if there's ever any w...

One of the Terrans lingered a moment as the last of the group left. His expression was serious. "I'd like you to know that I'm all for you, sir, and I'm glad to see a man of you...

Cortland went on. "Anyone who likes being in on that sort of thing packs up and emigrates to this village. I don't know whether you've noticed, but these people are pretty casua...

Jeannette was still talking. "They are what human beings should be," she said slowly. "Somehow they've kept their birthright--the ability to be full of the joy of living wheneve...