Introduction / William H Patterson, Jr -- 1: L-Day -- 2: Department of Spatial Affairs -- 3: Improper question -- 4: Prisoner at the bars -- 5: Matter of viewpoint -- 6: Space is deep, Excellency -- 7: Mother knows best -- 8: Sensible thing to do -- 9: Customs and an ugly duckling -- 10: Cygnus decision -- 11: It's too late, Johnnie -- 12: Concerning Pidgie-Widgie -- 13: No, Mr Secretary -- 14: Destiny? Fiddlesticks! -- 15: Undiplomatic relations -- 16: Sorry we messed things up -- 17: Ninety-seven pickle dishes -- Afterword / Wen Spencer.
Summary:
Loved by the latest descendant of the starman who brought him to Earth to be a family pet, Lummox the alien beast eats a neighbor's cat and begins to grow to the point that he alarms authorities, who resolve to take Lummox away.
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