Raych, Manella, and little Bellis were waiting at the spaceport.
The hypership was preparing for liftoff and the three had already checked their baggage.
Raych said, "Dad, come along with us."
Seldon shook his head. "I cannot."
"If you change your mind, we will always have a place for you."
"I know it, Raych. We've been together for almost forty years-and they've been good years. Dors and I were lucky to find you."
"I'm the lucky one." His eyes filled with tears. "Don't think I don't think of Mother every day."
"Yes." Seldon looked a............