 How is Mary feeling at the beginning of the story?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Yes, I'm sure you did," she said, finishing the ritual; but her voice broke, and she turned her head away. We know exactly how it will be. If anything could go wrong, they wouldn't be sending me; you know that. "Mary, you know I can't back out now. Nothing would ever be right with me again if I didn't go. "I've got to get started, Mary. I won't be here because I won't be the wife of a space pilot for the rest of my life. "I wish you had told me this a long time ago, Mary," Phil said.
 She is desperate for Phil not to leave.
 She is desperate for Phil not to leave.  She is angry at Phil for not taking her seriously.  She is frustrated with Phil for not letting Sammy replace him.  She is depressed because she thinks she is going to lose Phil forever.