Hare and Tortoise

"Hare and Tortoise" by Pierre Coalfleet is a story set in early 20th-century Alberta, introducing Louise and Keble Eveley, a young couple whose marriage is tested by social class differences and personal desires. The story explores ideas about who people are, their cultural backgrounds, and the differences between what they want and what society expects of them. It begins with a quiet scene of Keble reading to Louise, which brings out her insecurities about not being as well-educated or as high in social status as he is. Their interactions mix love with a bit of tension, suggesting problems to come as outside forces begin to affect their relationship.