An Elderly Man Sat Fishing On A Wooden Pier Until Three Young Men Approached Him

would confirm for them a story they were already telling themselves about their place in the world.

“The lake belongs to everyone,” Viktor said, in a voice that was neither loud nor especially quiet. “It’s public water. I have the right to fish here.”

They laughed.

“He’s explaining our rights to us,” the first one said, addressing the others rather than continue reading …