Special Delivery

Special Delivery is a science fiction novella by George O. Smith, first published in 1945. The story follows Don Channing and his colleague Walt Franks as they work on developing a matter transmitter for interplanetary communications, facing technical challenges and competitive tensions with rivals at Terran Electric. The narrative explores themes of scientific experimentation, legal complexities, and the humorous situations that arise during a court trial over the ownership of their invention, showcasing the camaraderie and ingenuity of the scientists involved.