 How does the author characterize the mood of the pre-launch location, prior to Phil's arrival?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Phil Conover pulled the zipper of his flight suit up the front of his long, thin body and came into the living room. Yes, I'm sure you did," she said, finishing the ritual; but her voice broke, and she turned her head away. If anything could go wrong, they wouldn't be sending me; you know that. I told you that we've sent five un-manned ships up and everyone came back without a hitch." I won't be here because I won't be the wife of a space pilot for the rest of my life.
 Energized
 Apprehensive  Monotonous  Frightening  Energized