'A Summer Vacation', by Jerome Stanley

'A Summer Vacation', by Jerome Stanley

The train left the Saint Lazare station at noon. It was such a relief to leave the heat of the city behind. The movement of the train seemed to pulse through his body like a shot of energy, adding to the excitement of seeing Stefan again. They had met earlier in the summer.  Luc was impressed with Stefan’s talent as a sculptor. He felt a kinship with Stefan, who expressed a real interest in Luc’s intention to become a writer. He saw Stefan as so…