Shinny grinned, his frail body trembling slightly from his silent laughter. He held up the glass of rocket juice.
"I propose a toast to the Space Devil!"
"To the Space Devil," said the others together.
"And whatever trouble she brings," added Roger softly.
CHAPTER 11
"Cadet Higgins!" Major Connel's voice roared over the ship's intercom as the giant rocket cruiser Polaris blasted smoothly through space.
"Yes, sir," squeaked Alfie in reply.