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The Hoofer, by Walter M. Miller
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Title: The Hoofer
Author: Walter M. Miller
Release Date: June 19, 2009 [EBook #29170]
Language: English
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A wayfarer's return from a far country to his wife and family may be a shining experience, a kind of second honeymoon. Or it may be so shadowed by Time's relentless tyranny that the changes which have occurred in his absence can lead only to tragedy and despair. This rarely discerning, warmly human story by a brilliant newcomer to the science fantasy field is told with no pulling of punches, and its adroit unfolding will astound you.
the hoofer
by ... Walter M. Miller, Jr.
A space rover has no business with a family. But what can a man in the full vigor of youth do--if his heart cries out for a home?
They all knew he was a spacer because of the white goggle marks on his sun-scorched face, and so they tolerated him and helped him. They even made allowances for him when he staggered and fell in the aisle of the bus while pursuing the harassed little housewife from seat to seat and cajoling her to sit and talk with him.
Having fallen, he decided to sleep in the aisle.