 What best represents the theme of the story?
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. And the faint lines around his dark, deep-set eyes were accentuated when he smiled at his wife. 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. "Mary, you know I can't back out now. Nothing would ever be right with me again if I didn't go. I won't be here because I won't be the wife of a space pilot for the rest of my life.
 Rigid thinking and ultimatums in relationships rarely result in desired outcomes
 Compromise is essential to long-lasting, happy successful relationships  It is better to be honest about something bothering you than to withhold it and possibly cause a shared goal to fail  Keeping one's family happy and intact is ultimately more important than any personal or professional goal  Rigid thinking and ultimatums in relationships rarely result in desired outcomes