Jubilation, U.S.A.

"Jubilation, U.S.A." by G. L. Vandenburg is a science fiction story that follows Toryl and Sartan, two friendly aliens from Capella, as they land in the quirky American town of Jubilation. These extraterrestrial visitors quickly find themselves entangled in a series of comical misunderstandings arising from cultural clashes, mainly surrounding the town's peculiar obsession with gambling. Their arrival, initially filled with wonder, takes a chaotic turn as they innocently interfere with the local slot machines, leading the townspeople to perceive them as troublemakers. The narrative builds to an exciting climax as Toryl and Sartan, now seen as threats, are forced to make a hasty escape back to their spaceship.