Ishmael in Love by Robert Silverberg « Biology in Science Fiction: Free Fiction

Ishmael the dolphin pleads his love for a human woman.

Title: Ishmael in Love

Author: Robert Silverberg

Length: short story

First Publication: Fantasy & Science Fiction, 1970

What the Story is About: Ishmael the dolphin pleads his love for a human woman.

I am a lonely mammalian organism who has committed acts of heroism on behalf of your species and wishes only the reward of a more intimate relationship ["love"] with Miss Lisabeth Calkins. I beseech compassionate members of H. sapiens to speak favorably of me to her. I am loyal, trustworthy, reliable, devoted, and extremely intelligent. I would endeavor to give her stimulating companionship and emotional fulfillment ["happiness"] in all respects within my power.
Permit me to explain the pertinent circumstances.

Note: Audio version only.

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