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A Diplomatic Game 一场外交游戏 ?Mr. President,?Arbatov reported, standing at attention. The president had not known that he had any military experience. ?I am instructed to convey to you the regrets of my government that there has not been time to inform you of this. One of our nuclear submarines is missing and presumed lost. We are conducting an emergency rescue operation.? The president nodded soberly, motioning the ambassador to a chair. Pelt sat next to him. ?This is somewhat embarrassing, Mr. President. You see, in our navy as in yours, duty on a nuclear submarine is a posting of the greatest importance, and consequently those selected for it are among our best educated and trusted men. Our Navys great effort to find them is understandable, though I admit a bit undisciplined.? Arbatov feigned embarrassment beautifully, speaking as though he were confiding a great family secret. 　　“ I see,” the president said sympathetically. “ That makes me feel a little better, Alex. Jeff, I think its late enough in the day. How about you fix us all a drink. Bourbon, Alex?” 　　“ Yes, thank you, sir.” 　　Pelt walked over to a rosewood cabinet against the wall.The ornate antique contained a small bar,complete with an ice bucket which was stocked every afternoon.The president often liked to have a drink or two before dinner.Dr.Pelt had had ample of experience playing presidential bartender.In a few minutes he came back with three glasses in his hands. 　　“ To tell you the truth, we rather suspected this was a rescue operation,” Pelt said. 　　“ I dont know how we get our young men to do this sort of work.” The president sipped at his drink. Arbatov worked hard on his. “ Weve lost a pair of nuclear boats, I believe. How many does this make for you, three, four?” 　　“ I dont know, Mr. President. I expect your information on this is better than my own.” The president noted that he had just told the truth for the first time so far. “ Certainly I can agree with you that such duty is