Business for the Lawyers

Business for the Lawyers is a science fiction novella written by Ralph Robin in the early 1950s. It follows Bump-arch, a young apprentice physicist, as he attempts a time travel experiment to secure his place in the Guild of Scientists. Set against a backdrop of strict social laws and guilds, the story explores themes of ambition, love, and the legal ramifications of societal norms, particularly through Bump-arch's secret marriage to his friend Proudwalk, a journeywoman biologist. The narrative highlights the tension between personal desires and societal expectations.