This diplomat had to be treated with kid gloves; my orders were clear on that. Trouble was my instructions from Earth didn't cover-- I picked up sealed orders at the Routing Desk of Space Service. They were addressed to Captain Johnny Martin of the spaceship 13-XV-1, which is my name and my ship.…
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