Gloria Mundi

"Gloria Mundi" by Harold Frederic is a story centered around an unexpected meeting between a young English-speaking woman touring France and a young man excitedly traveling to England. The initial tension of the encounter quickly gives way to observations about identity and society. The pair grapple with the initial clash of personalities when the young man, due to a train ticketing error, enters the compartment of the woman, but soon, a revealing discussion begins uncovering their backgrounds. As the young man prepares for a life-altering inheritance, he is drawn to the woman's confidence, setting the scene for self-discovery and growth.