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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Two Weeks in August" by Frank M. Robinson is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. This lighthearted narrative revolves around the daily experiences of office workers and their interactions, particularly focusing on the protagonist's disdain for his boastful colleague, McCleary. The story humorously explores themes of imagination versus reality, with a satire on vacation aspirations and the human tendency to exaggerate personal experiences.  The plot centers on the protagonist, who is resigned to spending his vacation at home due to financial constraints. He engages in playful banter with colleagues, leading them to believe he is going on an extravagant journey to Mars, just to counter McCleary's incessant bragging. However, after the vacation, McCleary surprises everyone by returning from an actual trip to Mars, complete with photographic evidence and souvenirs. The twist challenges perceptions of belief and reality, as it reflects on how far people will go to assert their experiences, lightheartedly leaving the reader to ponder the possibilities of space travel and the wonder of imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aMars (Planet) -- Fiction  aVacations -- Fiction1 aMacIntyre, Elizabeth 0aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 195140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51008