And considering that Nora had larger and more luxurious quarters than she had before, she seemed rather depressed.
"Why all this?" she asked.
"Looking a gift horse in the mouth?" asked D.G.
"I'm just asking. Why?"
"For one thing, my lady, you're a class-A heroine and when the ship was refurbished, this place was rather tarted up for you."
"Tarted up?"
"Just an expression. Fancied up, if you prefer."
"This space wasn't just created. Who lost out?"
"Actually, it was the crew's lounge, but they insisted, you know. You're their darling, too. In fact, Niss—you remember Niss?"
"Certainly."
"He wants you to take him on in place of Tim. He says Tim doesn't enjoy the job and keeps apologizing to his victims. Niss says he will destroy anyone who gives you the least trouble, will take pleas
