The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10

on 9ns So 'f syvss sgt don't kn0" what about Don't take
a little hysterical sob came from Sylvia under the
apron Her scissors fell from her lap and struck the
stone slab which Henry sitting picked
don't take What is about? What have you
got on your mind? Don't you think it would do you
IT wish" sobbed sylvia that Abrahama White had
left her property where it belonged wish we'd
burden OF her wrongdong onto US when she left Us
Is that what's troubling you sylvan said Henry
siowly. WY IF IF that's al1 he began .why.---
trace Of
That amt troubling me- she. Nothing
troubling I'm kind of nervous. that's and L
hate set still and I give
wrought I there's going TO be thunder
go out in the garden and pick OF green corn
for supper. If you're a mind to- can husk il and
get that middling sized under the sink
and put it on to boil 1 suppose they'll be home now
before long They amt quite got to going without
Henry rose. ia admire get the corn said he.
and went around the house Left to herself Sylvia
and the street beyond and the opposite house dinlly
seen between waving boughs and her face
was II was strengthened into tragedy by the
stress of some concealed misery of the spirit Sylvia
sat very stiffy, so stih1y that the work
lap of soft muslin. might been marble
with its immovablc folds Sylvia herself petri
snrt ybicb s.rilss Upon ear Sh e. that nat asong @ OF the
months. She had slip slightest hint OF
It. At times managed to quiet it somewhat
with what she knew all the time to be sophistries
She had been able to almost imagine herself happy with
Rose and the new passion for her which had into
her life. that passion was overgrown by her
secret like hideous parasitic vine. Even the
girls face which was so beloved, not be seen
without a pang to follow the happiness.
Sylvia, however, showed in spite OF her utter
despair an odd strength, Is If battle,
After awhile she Henry's returning footsteps,
and Immediately and whole body relaxed she
became flesh. she took up her needework, and Henry
found her sewing placidv. The change had
velous. Once Sylvia little. commonplace
elderly woman at her commonplace task. Even that
subtle expression which at times puzzled Henry
disappeared The man had sensation of relief he
resumed Tbe his. his former seat on the stone step
Henrys patience was called into action the taller
the in the garden and preparing 1t Sto be
cooked he had reflected Sylvia's unaccountabe
emotion and her assertion that it was without cause
and had realized his masculine height He knew it
would have been impossible for lose control of
sway like reed driven by wind. Henry was
rather taken with this idea When returned to his
reeds driven by the winds Of their emotions and
Sylvia again with her apron he quite
prepared to be tender but he relieved
sat down, neither did Sylvia it rather unusual
Tor them TO smile at each other But they exchanged
looks of peaceful accord which really than
How much did you get?'
We'll. I allowed three ears apiece They're pretty
good size l thought that about right
The corns holding out pretty wclI, said Henry.
That other later kind Will be ready by the the
Thatn go nice for succotash." said Sylvia taking
another stitch
That's what thinking" said Henry
Sylvia broke in upon his visions of succotash She
was strainng her the the front
yard. What time is it? she asked. do you know %
1T was half-past five by the kitchen clock
They amt in sight yet" Sylvia and frowned
said fmpatiently 80
Now Sylvia, wouldn't give up a mite of this front
yard" 49, - : W - ms Afoii'
I'd give it all up if I could see folks go past A
woman wants TO see something out of the window and
from the doorstep besides flowers and and trees
sylvia giared at the yard, which beautiful The
pox grew Justify, framing clusters
OF raciant pushes. There perfectly symmet
rlca morse chestnut trees, each side
sraVel walk The yard looked like wonderful man
wherein the countries were of flowers design
was SO charrningly artificial prirn. awful set
think, said Sylvia. I'D have flowers growing
Where they want TO, instead OF where they have to
And never did like box. Folks say it's unhea ithv
top"
It's been here for years, and the people who ha We
like it" ' .
Il don't. said Sylvia. Il don't see where they can
Oh they'll be along; don't worry Sylvia"
Well, said Sylvia in a strident voice aI'm going in
ana get supper and when It's ready we'll down and
eat IT. am going to wait minute just sick OF
TINS KIND OF work Sylvia got up and her scissors
cropped again on the step. Henry picked them up
here are your scissors said he Sylvia took tben,
and went into the house with founce Henry hearl
again, Henry thought He felt very tall as he pitied
Sylvia He felt very sorry her. but her distress
over such a matter Rose and Horace being Ia r.
seemed 20 him about much be taken seriousfv as