标题: 《Retief Protest Note 》作者: - Keith Laumer【EPUB】 [打印本页] 作者: zaq 时间: 2013-9-3 20:08 标题: 《Retief Protest Note 》作者: - Keith Laumer【EPUB】 PROTEST NOTE "For all its spirit of detachment from petty local issues, the Corps was never slow to interpose its majestic presence in the path of injustice. Under-Secretary Sternwheeler's classic approach to the problem of Aga Kagan aggression at Flamme testified to the efficacy of tried diplomatic procedures backed by the profound prestige of the Corps . . ." —Vol. XV, Reel 3, 494 AE (AD 2955) "I'm not at all sure," Under-Secretary Sternwheeler said, "that I fully understand the necessity of your absenting yourself from your post of duty at this time, Mr. Retief. Surely this matter could have been dealt with in the usual way—assuming any action is necessary." "I had a sharp attack of writer's cramp, Mr. Secretary," Retief said. "So I thought I'd better come along