The Muse (A Short Story)

The Muse (A Short Story) When 42 year-old struggling artist, Conrad, meets 17 year-old Alley, her life is in shambles. He sweeps her away to Mexico where he begins a torrid affair. They return to the United States, only for Alley to learn that her older male lover is married. After winning a large sum of money he is able to send Alley home. They move on with their lives romantically, while remaining friends. Many years later, Conrad becomes a successful writer. During his lifetime, Alley never a