The rough work of the carving was quite acceptable, since it was far enough away from one's eyes that the flaws in my hasty carving were not obvious. ...hief Umgallah wanted it mounted to the central support column of his yurt and to poke through the ceiling as high as it was safe for it to project. I guessed that one meter of its length bound to the support and two meters projecting through the roof was a safe combination.The ceremonial mounting of the totem came on the fifth day. I explained. Since my mother died, and before I worked at Qantas, I would sometimes travel with him in that same role.” “How much time do we have before you have to leave?” She reached up and touched my cheek. “Just this weekend. I leave for Taipei on Monday morning. So let’s make this time count. I know you must be angry, but please understand I cannot refuse him any more than I could refuse you if you asked me to stay.” She was crying again and sobbing uncontrollably. “As much as I would like to ask you. I was the reporter who did the story about her for the Columbus Record." I remember you!" You do?" Yes! I'm Georgia's mother! Your photographer took my picture with Georgia in my arms, late that night not long after she was born." Oh! So you're Mrs. Hamilton. I'm sorry, I didn't know."I remembered Mrs. Hamilton a little more vividly than I probably should. I had gone into her hospital room a little too boldly -- barged right in, actually -- and had caught her giving Georgia Hamilton, New Year's. Oh my gosh! What if Emily or Ethan had watched Josh and I walk down thered carpet? They may know my secret!If they did know, they were going to be very mad at me!"Are you okay?" Josh asked me out of the blue. I guess my franticrealization had been noticed."I'm fine," I told him with a smile and he went back to enjoying theawards show. I didn't think anyone enjoyed these things, but Joshapparently did. Although I think being nominated for an award would makeme enjoy the show more too.---"And the.