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id: 21627
title: Gambler''s World
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "Come along, Retief," Magnan said. "Your derisive attitude is uncalled for, Retief," Magnan said sharply. "You''re quite an actor, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "Ambassador-baiting is a dangerous sport, Retief," Magnan said. "After you," Retief said, nudging Magnan toward the door. "Let''s be going," Retief said, propelling Magnan toward the hall. The lead man fell back in line with Retief and Magnan. "We''ve got to get back," Magnan said, "Warn them!" "You''re a funny kind of Nenni," Illy said, eyeing Retief, "Toscin and "Give me your belt, Magnan," Retief said. "That''s a very un-Nenni-like suggestion, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "You''re a gambler, Zorn, not a suicide," Retief said. "I''ll admit Mr. Magnan''s point is a little weak," Retief said. "You''d better take it, Mr. Zorn," Magnan said. "Keep cool, Zorn," Retief said. "The kidding''s over, Zorn," Retief said. "I''ve been studying Mr. Magnan''s work," Retief said. "Retief," Magnan said, "tonight, I implore you.


id: 21782
title: The Yillian Way
author: Laumer, Keith
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  Retief turned away to rejoin the Terrestrial delegation waiting beside a As Retief came up, Ambassador Spradley glanced at his finger watch and "I hope you didn''t appear truculent, Mr. Magnan," the ambassador said Ambassador Spradley looked up at Retief, blinking. "Mr. Ambassador," Magnan said, "I think the reception committee is "Mr. Ambassador," Retief said. "However," Ambassador Spradley said, eyeing Retief, "a seasoned "That''s quite enough," Ambassador Spradley said, as the bowl overflowed. "Don''t eat that, Mr. Ambassador," Retief said. The Yill, Retief noticed suddenly, were sitting silent, Retief stood, the Yill "The Ambassador wants to speak to you, Retief," Magnan said. Retief looked across to where Ambassador Spradley sat glowering behind "The Yill way is wise," Retief said. "Mr. Ambassador, forgive my apparent rudeness," Retief said. "Lower your voice, Mr. Ambassador," Retief said. "I''ll hurry," Retief said and, with a Yill wink: "Together we shall see


id: 34925
title: Parlous Times: A Novel of Modern Diplomacy
author: Wells, David Dwight
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  distant connection Lady Isabelle did not know Miss Fitzgerald, and as "You were at Ascot, I suppose?" asked Miss Fitzgerald of Madame Darcy. Belle Fitzgerald who knows my husband, Colonel Darcy--so--well----" Mr. Stanley, Secretary of South American Legation, bowed and said "I have the greatest respect for Miss Fitzgerald," said the Secretary "Look here," said Stanley shortly, "I don''t like that sort of thing." "Ah," said Stanley, "that gives me time to explain things to the Chief. the fair Miss Fitzgerald, while the Dowager said things in a loud tone "I think not, Lieutenant Kingsland," replied Lady Isabelle, foreseeing The Secretary said nothing, and Miss Fitzgerald came to the rescue by "I thought I told you to leave this house, Colonel Darcy," said "Lady Isabelle," he said quietly, "we''ve been very good friends, and I Stanley wished the old lady good-morning which she received with "My dear lady," said the Secretary impressively, "the moment that your


id: 61097
title: The Frozen Planet
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "I''ve heard of these Jorgensen''s Worlds," Retief said. "For the two twenty-eight for Jorgensen''s Worlds," Retief said. "You''d better be getting back to the bridge, Captain," Retief said. "Looks like it, old-timer," Retief said. right idea on the Soetti, too," Retief said. "Thanks, Chip," Retief said. "How about a fresh cup of coffee, Chip?" Retief said. "What has Mr. Tony got on the captain, Chip?" Retief asked. "Who''s your friend, Captain?" Retief said. "Maybe you got a point," the captain said, looking at Retief. "Chip, you''re a wonder," Retief said. "Then it looks like we go to the lodge," Retief said. "Come, Retief," Anne-Marie said. "Chip," Retief said, "how much do these people know about the Soetti?" "Anne-Marie," Retief said, "how many people live on Jorgensen''s Worlds?" "Take a look out the window," Retief said. "Come on out," Retief said. "I got something," Retief said, looking Magnan in the eye.


id: 61139
title: The Madman From Earth
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "The Consul for the Terrestrial States," Retief said, "presents his "I don''t recall dictating any letters today, Miss Meuhl," Retief said, "There you are!" Miss Meuhl said, eyeing Retief over her lenses. "I am Fith, of the Terrestrial Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Consul," the taller Groacian said, in lisping Terran. "Have you ever heard," Retief said, looking steadily at Fith, "of a "You''ll do as you''re told, Miss Meuhl," Retief said quietly. "Answer me this one," Retief said, looking at Shluh. "Miss Meuhl," Retief said. "Miss Meuhl," Retief said, "I want you to listen carefully to what I''m "I have a message to get off first, Miss Meuhl," Retief said sharply. "I''ve already done so, Mr. Retief!" Miss Meuhl said harshly. "I have done my duty, Mr. Retief," Miss Meuhl said. "You''re violating Terrestrial territory, Shluh," Retief said steadily. "You are the consul, Miss Yolanda Meuhl," Shluh said.


id: 61146
title: Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "Still," Retief said, "it gives an opportunity to travel--" "What''s this native life form like?" Retief asked, getting to his feet. Retief watched the tiny screen, hands on the "Maybe I''ll look better after a shave," said Retief. "I heard there was a full-fledged war brewing," said Retief. us to get out and give the oases to the Flap-jacks," said Swazey. "Just for a change, I''d like to finish a sentence," said Retief. "No," said Retief. "Now we understand each other," said Retief. "Think nothing of it," Retief said. "Take place, Retief," said Hoshick. devices," he said to Retief. "Oh, by all means," Retief said. "Delicious," said Retief. "As a matter of fact," said Retief, "we ourselves seldom use weapons." "My apologies," said Retief. "I haven''t made myself clear," said Retief. "I fear I must lay aside the translator now, Retief," said Hoshick. "Tell me," said Retief.


id: 61198
title: Aide Memoire
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "Some youths," Retief said. "I like the adult Fustians," said Retief. "I know how you feel, old-timer," said Retief. "I came to take a look at your new liner," said Retief. "Then you don''t mind if I look over the drawings," said Retief. "Willingly, light-footed one," said the old Fustian. "That''s the military attache of the Groaci Embassy," Retief said. "It''s me, old fellow," Retief said. "Nay. The perfidious Youths abound here," said the old Fustian. "The Groaci again," said Retief. "Shelter behind me, Retief," said Whonk. "This group," said Retief, leaning across Magnan, "the SCARS. "Slock," said Retief. Retief pushed through the crowd, stepped up to face the Fustian youth. "You know me, Slock," said Retief loudly. "As you wish, Retief," said Whonk. "That''s Whonk, still on his feet," said Retief. "The Fustians understand," said Retief. "The _Moss Rock_ was bound for Groaci," said Retief.


id: 61263
title: Cultural Exchange
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "I assume you jest, Retief," Magnan said sadly. "I see they''re sending two thousand students to d''Land," Retief said, "It sounds like I''ve been missing something," said Retief. "Don''t try to describe it, Mr. Retief," Arapoulous said. "Bad luck if you miss the cork," Arapoulous said, nodding. "We''ve got plenty of minerals on Lovenbroy," Arapoulous said, "That''s too bad," Retief said. "On the whole," Retief said, "I think I prefer the black. "We have quarters ready for the students," Retief said. "Not this time," Retief said. "About Mr. Magnan''s wisdom there can be no question," Retief said. "Sure," Retief said. That''s Boge''s business." Gulver looked at Retief with I''ve asked for," Retief said. "What seems to be the problem?" Retief said. "You''d better help him to the ship," Retief said. your luggage," Retief said, looking Gulver in the eye. "By the way," Retief said. "No trouble," Retief said. "Delinda, look after Retief," said Arapoulous.


id: 61285
title: The Desert and the Stars
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "It seems nobody''s told the Aga Kagans about fiscal years," Retief "The Boyars have spent sixty years terraforming Flamme," Retief said. "The Boyars needed some co-operation sixty years ago," Retief said. "I had a feeling I''d get paper instead of action," Retief said. "You''ve done great things here in sixty years, Georges," said Retief. "I''ll deliver the Note personally," Retief said. "Chin up, Georges," Retief said. "Call me Stanley," the Aga Kaga said. "Another?" the Aga Kaga said, offering the bottle. "But always," Retief said, "there was a critical point at which the man "I shall know when to stop," the Aga Kaga said. "Take over, Georges," Retief said, panting. "Maybe just a little then, Georges," Retief said judiciously. times," Retief said, whipping a turn of silken cord around the Aga "A remarkable about-face, Retief," Magnan said. "You and the Aga Kaga ought to get together," said Retief.


id: 61353
title: Saline Solution
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "The claim looked all right to me," Retief said. "Hardly, my dear Retief," Magnan said blandly. "Mr. Retief, my Vice-Consul and Minerals Officer," Magnan said. "The Sam''s people have a clear priority," Retief said. Leatherwell rose, gathered up his papers from Magnan''s desk, dumped "It was under your papers, Mr. Leatherwell," Retief said. "Really, Retief," Magnan said reprovingly. Leatherwell directed a sharp look at Retief and a bland one at Magnan. "On your way out," Magnan said as Retief turned to the door, "ask Miss "Our claim''s on file at the Consulate," Sam said. look like much, Retief," Sam said. "Looks like water erosion," Retief said. "Sam," Retief said, turning, "it appears to me somebody has gone to a "I understood General Minerals was claiming that rock," Retief said, "That''s all right," Retief said, "I had my pocket recorder going. "All in all, it''s been a big day for Leatherwell," Retief said.


id: 61459
title: The Governor of Glave
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "Glave was one of the old Contract Worlds," Retief said. "I''d like to take a look at that message," Retief said. "Do you mind if I run along now, Mr. Ambassador?" Retief said. "I''m just a diplomat, not a contortionist," Retief said, not moving. Retief dribbled ash on Sozier''s desk and glanced at the green uniform "Nice looking city, Jake," Retief said conversationally. "I must admit I''m surprised, Jake," Retief said. "You''ve got more guards than workers," Retief said. "Jake didn''t like the questions I was asking," Retief said, "so he "They''d better be." Corasol said grimly "Let''s be off, Retief." "You seem nervous, Mr. Taine," Retief said. "You''re a clever man, Taine," Retief said between clenched teeth. "Ah, there you are," Retief said as Taine''s eyes fluttered and opened. Sozier stopped twenty feet from Retief and Corasol. little hasty." Sozier looked from Corasol to Retief. "Calm down, Sozier," Retief said.


id: 61434
title: Mightiest Qorn
author: Laumer, Keith
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  "Not afraid of a few Qornt, are you, Magnan?" Retief and Magnan topped a ridge and looked down across a slope "Nice piece of work, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "We''re wasting time, Retief," Magnan said. creature," Zubb said, pointing his beak at Magnan. "Do you mean to say," Magnan demanded, "that these ferocious Qornt, who "I don''t like it, Retief," Magnan whispered. "Look here, Zubb." Magnan shook a finger at the tall alien. Retief and Magnan moved forward. Retief stepped past Magnan and Zubb to study the feasting hall. Retief," Magnan said. Qorn turned as Retief came up, blinking three-inch eyes. Qorn looked Retief over in silence, then belched. "I can lick any Qornt in the house." Qorn said. Qorn rolled an eye at Retief and another at Magnan. "Hold it, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "Qorn, you seem to be the fire-brand here," Retief said. recruiting theme, Retief," Magnan said.


id: 60901
title: The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday Being Some Random Reminiscences of a British Diplomat
author: Hamilton, Frederic, Lord
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  sporting incidents--Village habits--The great gulf between Russian The Quirinal is a fine palace with great stately rooms, but it struck extremely attractive little Countess, the bearer of a great German time the great Austrian ladies affected the broadest Vienna popular wood-smoke, where the huge blue-painted Russian carriages smoked like Our Petrograd Embassy was a fine old house, with a pleasant intimate The Winter Palace--Its interior--Alexander II--A Russian Court The Winter Palace--Its interior--Alexander II--A Russian Court In the great Russian houses there were far fewer liveried servants There is in all Russian houses a terrible place known as the hung with silk of the same colour as the ribbon of the Order; St. George''s Hall, orange and black; St. Andrew''s Hall, sky-blue; St. Alexander Nevsky''s, pink; St. Catherine''s, red and white. Russians are not as a rule long-lived, and the great majority of my The great charm of Russians with three or four hundred years of


