Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

true. She moves in aA orbit and while 1t
cannot be said that she arrives at this old
regular intervals, she makes the circuit
and again begins at or near her original
starting point, in quite planetary way
Why does she move about? For reasons
which to her are sufficient. There can be
no doubt of that, as, Observing Hetty
GREEN'S life at close range. 1t is easily ap-
parent that all her acts are carefully con-
sidered, though she never explains hem
even to her family
One reason that she has a special Hiking
for the old house on Washington Square is
that, being a thorough-going New Eng
lander, she likes the methods there-the
house is kept by a man from Maine-and,
above all, the New England cooking. An
other reason Is that the open space OF the
square insures the fresh air, when IS one
of Mrs Green's requirements, and, too, tits
near the business center, where the interest
Of her life rs focused. 81
The Best Reason Of All.
Again, from the window Of her high-up
room. the little park, with the Illuminated
cross of the Judson Memorial Chapel shin
ing above It. is a charming picture, to
which Hetty Green Is by no means indif-
ferent But more potent than all other rea-
sons why this particular house stands high
in Mrs. Green's favor is that no objection
is made to the little Skye terrier, Dewey.
Many boarding houses, as well as hotels.
do object to dogs but here Dewey is treat
ed as an honored guest. no charge being
made for his entertainment. But If charge
were made, though she would by no means
invite 1t by suggestion, Mrs. Green would
undoubtedly cheerfully pay the price, for
the little silky haired three-pound dog rules
this astute financier If not with rod OF
iron, 1t is safe to say as she has not been
ruled before.
Absolutely nothing Is neglected which will
tend to promote Dewey's well-being. Each
morning he is taken for a constitutional by
Sylvia Green In the square; and that the
square is at hand for this purpose is an
other reason why both mother and daugh-
ter are fond of the locality.
When the weather Is cold-Mrs. Green
usually stays at this house during the fall
and early winter-and Dewey is out for his
walk and finds his toes cold stops, whines
foot to his mouth and then another to
warm his toes, this, Mrs. Green asserts, is
his way of asking for his stockings.
No request of Dewey's is ignored, and
when, in his way. he asks for his stockings
he is taken to the house and soon comes
FORTH IL not booted and spurred booted and
blanketed, for In addition to housings suit
ed to dog Of his degree, who lives the
simple life, he has pair of little bootees
or dog stockings.
A Romp With dewey"
When, four years ago. Sylvia Green
bought the little Skye and installed hirn as
a member of the family, her mother was
and as there Is nothing which the woman
who counts her possessions by millions adj
mires more or recognizes more quickly than
ability, when Dewey began to demonstrate
that he was gifted. he took possession OF
the soft place In Mrs. Green's heart.
There Is probably no man or woman in
this country who works longer hours, from
the beginning of January to the end of De-
cember. than Hetty Green, and she takes
no vacations. The personal conduct OF such
an estate as is hers, including. as Vt does.
interests of wide diversity. is most de-
handing.
Before the advent of Dewey, Mrs. Green
knew no relaxation. in the ordinary ac-
ceptation Of the word Her life was to
work, eat and sleep. and she has the rare
ability OF being able to fall asleep when
she is exhausted and doze like a tired
child. with no preparation. and of conr.nu-
ing peacefully unconscious, without refer
ence to what Ii going on about her, until
natures sweet restorer'' has done It's
work.
The coming OF Dewey has brought about