that she had said now four times, and would say to each new Twelve.
Somehow she gave it special meaning for each of them. “Asher,” she said, “thank you for your childhood.”
The Assignments continued, and Jonas watched and listened, relieved now by the wonderful Assignment his best friend had been given.
But he was more and more apprehensive as his own approached. Now the new Twelves in the row ahead had all received their badges.
They were fingering them as they sat, and Jonas knew that each one was thinking about the training that lay ahead.
For some—one studious male had been selected as Doctor, a female as Engineer, and another for Law and Justice—
it would be years of hard work and study. Others, like Laborers and Birthmothers, would have a much shorter training period.
Eighteen, Fiona, on his left, was called. Jonas knew she must be nervous, but Fiona was a calm female.
She had been sitting quietly, serenely, throughout the Ceremony.
Even the applause, though enthusiastic, seemed serene when Fiona was given the important Assignment of Caretaker of the Old.
It was perfect for such a sensitive, gentle girl, and her smile was satisfied and pleased when she took her seat beside him again.
Jonas prepared himself to walk to the stage when the applause ended and the Chief Elder picked up the next folder
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