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    Diplomatic Immunity
    Diplomatic Immunity
    Diplomatic Immunity
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    Diplomatic Immunity

    By William Ashman and Robert Sheckley

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    Release dateSep 1, 2010
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      Diplomatic Immunity - William Ashman

      The Project Gutenberg EBook of Diplomatic Immunity, by Robert Sheckley

      This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with

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      Title: Diplomatic Immunity

      Author: Robert Sheckley

      Illustrator: Ashman

      Release Date: April 18, 2010 [EBook #32040]

      Language: English

      *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY ***

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      This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

      diplomatic immunity

      By ROBERT SHECKLEY

      Illustrated by ASHMAN

      He said he wasn't immortal—but nothing could kill him. Still, if the Earth was to live as a free world, he had to die.

      ome right in, gentlemen, the Ambassador waved them into the very special suite the State Department had given him. Please be seated."

      Colonel Cercy accepted a chair, trying to size up the individual who had all Washington chewing its fingernails. The Ambassador hardly looked like a menace. He was of medium height and slight build, dressed in a conservative brown tweed suit that the State Department had given him. His face was intelligent, finely molded and aloof.

      As human as a human, Cercy thought, studying the alien with bleak, impersonal eyes.

      How may I serve you? the Ambassador asked, smiling.

      The President has put me in charge of your case, Cercy said. I've studied Professor Darrig's reports— he nodded at the scientist beside him—but I'd like to hear the whole thing for myself.

      Of course, the alien said, lighting a cigarette. He seemed genuinely pleased to be asked; which was interesting, Cercy thought. In the week since he had landed, every important scientist in the country had been at him.

      But in a pinch they call the Army, Cercy reminded himself. He settled back in his chair, both hands jammed carelessly in his pockets. His right hand was resting on the butt of a .45, the safety off.

        have come, the alien said, as an ambassador-at-large, representing an empire that stretches half-way across the Galaxy. I wish to extend the welcome of my people and to invite you to join our organization."

      I see, Cercy replied. Some of the scientists got the impression that participation was compulsory.

      You will join, the Ambassador said, blowing smoke through his nostrils.

      Cercy could see

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