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He looked around thecrowded room. „Seem to be kind o’ short on chairs in here. Not much chancefor a plain senator with all those muckamucks elbowing each other.“„Perhaps you would honor us by joining us, Senator,“ Jubal answeredsmoothly, „at this table?“ „Eh? Why, thank you, sir! Don’t mind if I doringside seat. “„That is,“ Harshaw added, „if you don’t mind the political implications of beingseen seated with the official Mars delegation. We aren’t trying to crowd youinto an embarrassing situation. north face ladies jackets “Boone barely hesitated. „Not at all! Who cares what people think? Matter offact, between you and I, the Bishop is very, very interested in this youngman.“„Fine. There’s a vacant chair there by Captain van Trompthat man there ..but probably you know him. north face coats on sale “„Van Tromp? Sure, sure, old friends, know him wellmet him at thereception.“ Senator Boone nodded at Smith, swaggered down and seatedhimself.Most of those present were seated now and fewer were getting past theguards at the doors. Jubal watched one argument over seating and thelonger he watched it the more it made him fidget. At last he felt that he simplycould not stand it; he could not sit still and watch this indecency go on. So heleaned over and spoke very privately with Mike, made sure that, if Mike didnot understand why, at least he understood what Jubal wanted him to do. north face outlet sale Mike listened. „Jubal, I will do.“„Thanks, son.“ Jubal got up and approached a group of three: the assistantchief of protocol, the Chief of the Uruguayan Delegation, and a third man whoseemed angry but baffled. The Uruguayan was saying forcefully: „seat him, then you must find seats for any and all other local chiefs of stateeighty ormore. You’ve admitted that you can’t do that.

He looked at Boone with interest. He had already had it straightened out forhim that „Senator“ did not mean „Old One“ as the words seemed to shape;nevertheless he was interested in seeing just what a „Senator“ was. Hedecided that he did not yet grok it.„Pretty well, thank you, Mr. Smith. But I won’t take up your time; they seem tobe about to get this shindig started. north face ski clothing Mr. Smith, Supreme Bishop Digby sentme to give you a personal invite to attend services at the Archangel FosterTabernacle of the New Revelation.“ „Beg pardon?“ Jubal moved in on it. „Senator, as you know, many things here everythingisnew to the Man from Mars.But it so happens that Mr. Smith has alreadyseen one of your church services by stereovision„ „Not the same thing. north face atlas triclimate jacket “„I know. But he expressed great interest in it and asked many questionsabout itmany of which I could not answer.“ Boone looked keenly at him. „You’re not one of the faithful?“ „I must admit that I am not. “ „Come along yourself. Always hope for a sinner. north face waterproof jackets “„Thank you, I will.“ (You’re right, I will, friend!for I certainly won’t let Mike gointo your trap alone!) „Next Sunday thenI’ll tell Bishop Digby.“ „Next Sunday if possible,“ Jubal corrected. „We might be in jail by then.“Boone grinned. „There’s always that, ain’t th’r? But send word around to meor the Supreme Bishop and you won’t stay in long.