Retief: The Desert and the Stars
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John Keith Laumer (June 9, 1925 – January 23, 1993) was an American science fiction author. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, he was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the United States Foreign Service. His older brother March Laumer was also a writer, known for his adult reinterpretations of the Land of Oz (also mentioned in Laumer's The Other Side of Time). Frank Laumer, their youngest brother, is a historian and writer.
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Retief - Keith Laumer
Retief: The Desert and the Stars
by Keith Laumer
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The Desert and the Stars
The Desert and the Stars
The Aga Kaga wanted peace—a piece of everything in sight!
I’m not at all sure,
Under-Secretary Sternwheeler said, that I fully understand the necessity for your ...ah ...absenting yourself from your post of duty, 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 in person—just to be sure I was positive of making my point.
Eh?
Why, ah, there were a number of dispatches,
Deputy Under-Secretary Magnan put in. Unfortunately, this being end-of-the-fiscal-year time, we found ourselves quite inundated with reports. Reports, reports, reports—
Not criticizing the reporting system, are you, Mr. Magnan?
the Under-Secretary barked.
Gracious, no,
Magnan said. I love reports.
It seems nobody’s told the Aga Kagans about fiscal years,
Retief said. They’re going right ahead with their program of land-grabbing on Flamme. So far, I’ve persuaded the Boyars that this is a matter for the Corps, and not to take matters into their own hands.
The Under-Secretary nodded. Quite right. Carry on along the same lines. Now, if there’s nothing further—
Thank you, Mr. Secretary,
Magnan said, rising. We certainly appreciate your guidance.
There is a little something further,
said Retief, sitting solidly in his chair. "What’s the Corps going to do about