"A girl?"
A nod confirmed this.
It was the older man's turn to look thoughtful. "You know, I'm sure, that psychologists and research men agree that research stations should be staffed by couples. That is, of course, as soon as it's practical."
"But that might be a long time!" the very young man protested.
"It might be—but sometimes it's sooner than you think. And the goal is worth it."
"I suppose so, but—"
The older man smiled. "Still the reluctant heroes," he said, somewhat to himself.
Chapman stared at the radio key.
Three years on the Moon and they didn't want him to come back.