Three Green Notebooks Left in a Cedar Chest on Elm Street

even reach the grass. “You live right next door. You’ve got to have some influence on him.”

“Arthur makes his own choices, Russell,” I said.

“The planning commission meets in November,” he said, checking his watch again. “We need that easement signed. If you talk to him, he might listen.”

I looked down at his hand, which was tucked half-behind continue reading …