The aether is determined to elevate John Felix "Puss" Trellia to a heroic status. He does not believe he is and never will be. But each time he finds himself in trouble, he behaves like the hero he believes he is incapable of being. He gets attacked by a "crazy" dog in the opening few pages and freezes, but those around him perceive him as putting them in danger's way. Despite his suspicions that he received the St. George Medal for Valor under...