Summary

In “The Gas Station” (135), a 36-year-old woman named Mary worked in a small town as a freelance accountant. Because tax forms require marital status information, her clients told her intimate details about their relationships, and she enjoyed listening. Mary frequented a gas station where she felt drawn to the attendant, who had a reputation for being popular with women. One day, Mary was sitting at a table in the town's community center, hoping to attract new clients. The gas station attendant approached her and said he would like to ask her a few questions. Even though no one else was around, Mary insisted he make an appointment and come back the next day. He agreed. In the morning, Mary went back to the community center. She went into the restroom and put a hand up her skirt, touching herself...