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100 1 _aNeville, Kris,
_d1925-1980
245 1 0 _aShe Knew He Was Coming
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from: If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-11
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
653 _aProstitutes -- Fiction
700 1 _aEmshwiller, Ed,
_d1925-1990
830 0 _aProduced from: If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33934
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