TY  - BOOK
AU  - Neville,Kris
AU  - Emshwiller,Ed
TI  - She Knew He Was Coming
T2  - Produced from: If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
KW  - Prostitutes -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2010-10-11; Produced by Greg Weeks, Dianna Adair and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "She Knew He Was Coming" by Kris Neville is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of a Martian colony, the narrative explores themes of love, hope, and the harsh realities faced by young women in a world where their fates are largely dictated by the whims of Earthmen. The story centers on Mary, a girl working at a establishment catering to spacemen, who holds onto the dream of escaping her life with the arrival of a man from Earth.  The plot revolves around Mary's anticipation of a visit from a romantic interest who promises her a future beyond her current circumstances. As she prepares for his arrival, her hope builds, contrasting starkly with the cynicism of her peers and the controlling nature of Madame Bestris, the manager of the establishment. The story highlights Mary's innocence and determination to believe in her love, despite her friends’ warnings about the dangers of such a relationship. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a poignant moment that underscores the choices Mary must make amidst the unyielding realities of her environment, resulting in a bittersweet resolution as her dreams and harsh reality collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33934
ER  -