New-York tribune., 1905-02-20

that thriving suburb, GIayden. As though tired OF
planting bricks and mortar that sprang up houses
In the midst Of already existent terraces. it had
II were gathered up its strength and flung Laures-
tina Villas in squat row half a mile from the
town There they rested pathetic in Sheir loneliness
like the first few teeth in infants mouth await
ing the sprouting of their comrades from the gaps
in the guns
The stood in the midst Of a nat expanse Of
doomed feldland. It for this reason perhaps.
that the gardens back and front exceeded in length
those of similar villas in Clayden itself. This ad-
vantage. a compensation doubtless for the path
less loan and rubble that served for a road.
largely neutralized by the absence Of any indica-
ton OF barrier between the respective garden plots
a Oeyond that which a few score OF dying and dead
,is seseng thai those Of the latter in which the sap
topping The loftier among the thistles one Of the
contented spirit had with the utmost hardihood
applied to the syndicate for the protection of
cate himself formed the SEQUEL 10 the petition
Of the strip and had gazed reproachfuIy from the
DYING twigs OF privet to the countenances of the
uncaed for attempt 9 at % n tSa Sas r tn of + Sa
Pagieys had met With well deserTed fsre et OF 'Ne
Besides the secretary enjoyed the unstinted sup
+,t Fences and walls may suit folks that have
seisS sd O hbe anu sGcn as are ashamed OF thel
I've got no objection to leading my life in the
AFRAID to let child SSSH see o mo assd o De
at that Fenoesr' had shifted Mrs. Holden IF
some men want to be shut of that WHY
don't they turn Roman and take to one Of them
The question-oft repeated, never answered-be-
came the acknowledged elegy of the Pagleys'
It was shortly after the eommital Of this dubious
Ihe sole remaining unlet villa became tenanted by
bachelor Of middle age. For neighbors he had the
As David Sorwood remained at home when others
hurried statonward and his rare saunterings 10 the
place occurred at an hour at which other male
except PERHAPS on sabbatR IL u99 @ tn s1deg I
F3urf
what had he retired wondered Mrs. Holden
postpone an attept at dscoVery She p Tas hanging n 70
some linen upon line stretched between two posts
when she caught sight OF the doubtful personality
OF her new neighbOrs. He was smoking a pipe hard
You must find this life a bit different from what
you've been accustomed to- suggested Mrs. HOd-
den, as she attached a garment by means of peg
That is So" admitted David Sorwood
Mrs Holden in the act OF sorting the bundle she
held, drew a little nearer.
It's nothing short Of wonderful. she remarked
bo oveT w & @ wg HsT ABGw R % %S @ oeI0Ts US nor nor
a bit put by against ordinary comforts such as
thing 10 be thankful for, I say"
The newcomer nodded in silence.
Wss wont to refer to her ete ar 9y y
deceased would be in the mood for discussin' such
matters he used TO say There's time comm,
mark my word. when I'll say goodby TO green
groceries and take my bitter and my pipe at home
Ike gentleman - Mrs. Holden paused He
died first" she continued. impressively You was
David ,sorwood was gazing at the clothes prop
He passed away. too" said the other, just as
There's trades and trades. of course but q fruit
erer's comes about as near the top as any know;
Her neighbor shook his head After moments
Fsss Pa9sS he pointed to the pole on which his eye
Perhaps you haven't noticed as that props on
my side of the ground" he remarked
Mrs. Holden gazed in evident annoyance from the
Bless the mani she exclaimed 'xeII-so it is"
VIII you have it moved now or later" asked
''I'n let you know in good time said Mrs Hod-
den, as she retreated in a hun
PesaRt ts t5 e Psa We cpo i s
she sat by her window on the following Sunday
afternoon she Mr.. and Mrs. Pagley enter
David sorwood's back door: Then came the rattle
of teacups, II became evident there had been an
Mrs Mrs Hodden RS96sr9d ID the dresser
sliced small portion from pat OF put butter ana set
II & upon P!ats She rspped pgp pe beT neh59r oo
1t was with a little cry Of anazement that she
TO think Of my finding f3 pa party & heFs Ta she s1
claimed as her eyes III upon tne iLlG, ana @ wnat
Brought along with me viii be any use
David sorwood eyed her sPeculatively for a while
he wrestled with some boatsr ter bones that OBJ
Take shaT he he's SAID b95gb at lsngth remarkable de,
of tbe widow confided 10 him as having outstayed
the others she taking her own leave Il
ca9e the took upon themselves to be too familiar
and pushing. Some folk know their place others
David sorwood gazed thoughtfulIy upon the strips
of garden Mrs. Holden, following MS eye OWNED /
the meaning OF his glance.
'I don't hold with fences in the ordinary sense
she said Confidentally. but there's saying that
nothing for powerful stomach ache but a j
iii think about IT," said sorwood.
II was after this that the widow kept an eagle eye
upon the dOings of the Pageys
''I saw that Mrs Pagley looking IN az your WIN
dow this morning." she told her neighbOr a week [
later. 'Of course. she might Just have been keep
ing io9E9u[ d oc 2 Sg p tbat drawer Where them two
cruets is II 1 were you' though. she ADVISED
darkly. -,
matter of the fence. It's going to be high one
he added. after pause
You'll find nails on top tears almost as Wei as +
o hot weather." remarked SOrWoOd as {
they parted. how did you come 10 find out about /
those cruets2'
That was one day that I looked in 20 see the
place all right. you being out. explained Mrs
The next morning summoned by a knock. she
found David SorwoOd upon her doorstep
Seeing that I've got the loan OF a horse and
trap" he said with df1dence Il thought that II
you've got no other engagements you might enjoy
The widows heart futtered wildly as she hustled
later she seated in the trap by his side. Her
black Jet laden mantle was relieved by verdant
green bonnet.
First bit Of real color as I've worn since was
left lonesome she condded To her companion.
Il hope II won't be the last. retOrted David Sor-
A thrill passed through the widow as she heard
the words.
They drove Londonward. On arrival at a haven
Pm getting that fence pat up to-day" her COM
oanion Soufded to her the midst Of the repast.
Mrs Holden feeling dreamily comfortable.
And q good JOB, too, she said.
Just then they both reached for the same pie.
"ohr' cried Mrs. Holden. She feared she hAa