Project Mastodon by Clifford D. Simak, Science Fiction, Fantasy

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The chief of protocol said, Mr. Hudson of – ah – Mastodonia.

The secretary of state held out his hand. I’m glad to see you, Mr. Hudson. I understand you’ve been here several times.

That’s right, said Hudson. I had a hard time making your people believe I was in earnest.

And this Mastodonia, said the secretary, reaching down to tap the document upon the desk. You will pardon me, but I’ve never heard of it.

It’s a new nation, Hudson explained, but quite legitimate. We have a constitution, a democratic form of government, duly elected officials, and a code of laws. We are a free, peace-loving people and we are possessed of a vast amount of natural resources and –

Please tell me, sir, interrupted the secretary, just where are you located?

Technically, you are our nearest neighbors.

That’s ridiculous! exploded Protocol.

He shooed Hudson off. But it was a terrible mistake – a mistake with the worst consequences anyone could imagine… .