t in the year 2492._

"Good idea," said Clements. "Let's drink to the jerk ... O.K.?"

* * * * *

_Memo: 92 8574 27 October 2492_

_From: Secretary for Cislunar Navigation_

_To: Undersecretary_

_The oldest item in the archives file was opened today. We are not
certain that it does not constitute some sort of barbaric practical
joke. Note that the forms involved have been superseded several dozen
times over since they were originally printed. Investigate and
report._

_Memo: 92 1751 29 October 2492_

_From: Undersecretary for Cislunar Navigation_

_To: Secretary_

_Due to excessive demands for time caused by the present
Congressional furor regarding our department and its rights and
duties concerning debris collection and disposal we have been unable
to act on your memo 92 8574. Present priority weighting indicates
that the earliest compliance date will be late in December. Please
denote concurrence._

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