Astounding Science Fiction, British Edition — page 108: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

STIARPIES By JOHN MURPHY The advantage of trading with a crook is that he is in no position to ask questions. And sometimes he’d be much happier if he didn’t! s lustrated by Freas UGH CORR entered the office and slumped listlessly into the large leather armchair opposite the desk. ““George,”’ he said, “I’m afraid we lost a client last night,” “What do you mean?’ the short, energetic man behind the desk de- manded. “Did Perez change his mind or did you oaf it up?” “Offhand, the idea that Perez changed his mind is close to the facts.” “I don’t believe it. He wanted those planes in the worst way. We were all set to close the deal today.” George began to work himself up to a fine fury. “Why you big baboon, if you—” 106 CoOMmichooksnco _ me