Youth's Dreams in Old Times

"Where do you see yourself a couple of years after we graduate?"

"Well, my father wants me to join his law firm and take it over, eventually."

"I see. But what about you? What do YOU want?"

"I don't know, maybe the same. Also get married, have kids. Why all these questions?"

"Just curious. My father also wants me to continue his business. I, on the other hand, want to travel and see the world... Maybe write about it."

"Oh, that sounds interesting. Can I come with?"

"Sure, why not? It definitely will be easier, with your French and Spanish."

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100 words make a Drabble

I tried to imagine this deeply philosophical conversation just by looking at the old picture above. Could these young men imagine that within their life time two brutal world wars would unfold? I wonder how they were affected by them. Also, I am always struck by how much older young people look in the old pictures compared to the contemporary youth. These two fine lads are probably around 20 but they look like today's 40-year-olds.

What stories would this picture tell you?