She was sorry, and she knew he would probably not be able to understand, but might some day forgive her. She loved him as always, but she realized now it was only a boy and girl love...
Based on his real-life experiences during the First World War, this simple story offers a taste of the 'terse' writing style of Ernest Hemingway (arguably the most influential writer of the 20th century). While the moral of this story may resonate with adult readers, it's not so interesting (or appropriate) for children.