'Lost' is a short story authored by Edward Bellamy, tells the tale of Charles Randall and Ida Werner, who are separated by distance and circumstance. Randall returns home to America from Germany, leaving Ida devastated. Despite their strong feelings for each other, they are unable to express themselves and spend their remaining days together in silence. They find comfort in listening to the choir in the minster church and promising to reunite in America. However, Ida fears that Randall will forget her and move on. The story highlights the power of love and the pain of separation, leaving the reader with a sense of longing and nostalgia.