Alien
- Author
- George O. (George Oliver) Smith and Swenson [Illustrator]
- Language
- English
- Subjects
- Science fiction · Short stories · Police
- Shelves
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy · Category: Humour · Category: Novels
The opening, in English.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science-Fiction, October 1946. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted. He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
"McDowell," he grunted.
