As usual, this Thursday Tallie and Katz, Tallie's friend of 70-plus years, were subjecting the winning yard to a spirited critique. Katz nodded absently. Look at the sorry excuse that won this week. Katz's deep, husky voice projected contempt.
Any fool can grow marigolds.
When I left the big house on Maple Avenue, I chose this house because of the shrub rose in the front yard. Katz stirred her tea. Mark my words. By next year the shrub rose will be inside your neighbor's yard. They mow almost that far into your lawn now.