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Transcriber's note:
This etext was produced from the September, 1960, issue of If. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
To Choke An ocean
By J. F. Bone
Illustrated by WOOD
Gourmets all agree that nothing can beat oysters on the half-shell—not even the armed might of the Terran Confederation!
"Nice that you dropped in," the man in the detention room said. "I never expected a visit from the Consul General. It makes me feel important."
"The Confederation takes an interest in all of its citizens' welfare," Lanceford said. "You are important! Incidentally, how is it going?"