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And That's How It Was, Officer

Ralph Sholto

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .ring bells at various times—bells that exist only in his poor, bewildered mind. But he is cheerful and warm-hearted nonetheless.

He said, "Homer, this character says I should o' brung along my invite. But I don't remember you givin' me one. You just ast me to come."

"That is true," I returned, "and you are most welcome. You may go, Johnson." I gave the butler a cold look and he stalked away.

I then introduced Bag Ears to my new bride. "This is Joy. I am certainly a lucky man, Bag Ears. Isn't she the most beautiful thing you ever saw?"

Bag Ears was of course impressed. "Golly, what gams!" he breathed. His eyes traveled upward and he said, "Golly, what—what things and stuff." He came finally to her face. "Baby, you got it!"

Joy was rocked back on her heels. Caught unawares by the open admiration in his eyes, she whispered, "Oh, my ancient step-ins!"

But she rallied like a t. . . Read More

Community Reviews

Cute but quirky. A surprisingly good short story!

Very different from your run of the mill short stories, peculiar and enjoyable.

It was fun to read. It takes you out from the real world to a much same world but less depressing one.

When Uncle Peter decided to clean out the underworld, it was a fine thing for the town, but it was tough on the folks in Tibet.

Published in the July, 1952 issue of the 'Worlds of IF' science fiction magazine, And That's How It Was, Officer by Ralph Sholto is an easy to read novelette, written with h