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am. Am on Earth big finishing, acquaintance making."

Maijstral wondered if teaching implants for Human Stan-
dard had never been developed for Troxans. "That sounds
, delightful," he said. "I have never been to Earth."
"You touring should. Home ofElvis and ancient Greeks."
"It's near the border, too, and I'm heading that way. I
should make plans. Yes. Definitely."

"Lieutenant Navarre, ma'am."
"Nichole. The Pompey High Seas Scouts, I see."
"You recognized me uniform? I'm astonished at your
breadth of knowledge, ma'am. Have you been to Pompey?"
"Alas, no. But I've always liked a man in uniform."

"Drake Maijstral, madam."

"Amalia Jensen, sir. Are you the Maijstral of the
Mirrorglass BellBox?"

"I'm afraid that was Geoff Fu George, madam."

"I beg your pardon."

"Think nothing of it. The comparison flatters me."

Briskly, "I was wondering, though . . . perhaps we
could discuss business."

"I am rapt attention, madam."

"An antiquity. About to be sold at auction. I'm afraid 1
might be outbid."

"I shall be happy to hear you- Please continue when
next we share a measure."

"Delighted."

"Such a shame. I hope you've acquired a new pair to go
with the new eye."

12 / WALTER JON WILLIAMS

"Maijstral, sir."

"Paavo Kuusinen." He was a slight, cool man, entering
middle age-