《Major Operation》作者： - James White【EPUB】

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MAJOR OPERATION by James White ?? INVADER Far out on the Galactic Rim where star systems were widely scattered and the darkness nearlyabsolute the tremendous structure which was Sector Twelve General Hospital hung in space.Inside its three hundred and eighty-four levels were reproduced the environments of all theintelligent life-forms known to the Galactic Federation a biological spectrum ranging from theultra frigid methane species through the more normal oxygen- and chlorine-breathing types up tothe exotic beings who existed by the direct conversion of hard radiation. In addition to thepatients whose number and physiological classification was a constant variable there was amedical and maintenance staff who were composed of sixty-odd differing life-forms with sixtydifferent sets of mannerisms body odors and ways of looking at life. ?????????????????????? The staff of Sector General was an extremely able dedicated but not alwaysserious group of people who were fanatically tolerant of all forms of intelligent life-had thisnot been so they could never have served in such a multienvironment hospital in the firstplace. They prided themselves that no case was too big too small or too hopeless and theirfacilities and professional reputation were second to none. It was unthinkable that one oftheir number should be guilty of nearly killing a patient through sheer carelessness. ?????????????????????? quotObviously the thought isnt unthinkablequot OMara the Chief Psychologist saiddryly. quotIm thinking it reluctantly and you are also thinking it-if only momentarily. Farworse Mannon himself is convinced of his own guilt. This leaves me with no choice but to-quot ?????????????????????? quotNoquot said Conway strong emotion overriding his usual respect for authority.quotMannon is one of the best Seniors we have-you know that ?? He wouldnt. . . I mean he isnt the type to.. . Hes.. ?????????????????????? quotA good friend of yoursquot OMara finished for him smiling. When Conway did notreply he went on quotMy liking for Mannon may not equal yours but my professional knowledge ofhim is much more detailed and objective. So much so that two days ago I would not have believedhim capable of such a thing. Now dammit uncharacteristic behavior bothers me... ?????????????????????? Conway could understand that. As Chief Psychologist OMaras prime concern wasthe smooth and efficient running of the hospitals medical staff but keeping so