Neighbor Rosicky | Rudolph Rosicky

Rudolph is Rosicky’s oldest son and Polly’s husband. About twenty years old, he is described as a ‘‘serious sort of chap’’ and a ‘‘simple, modest boy,’’ but ‘‘proud.’’ Although he and Polly were just married in the spring, he ‘‘had more than once been sorry he’d married this year.’’ This statement of regret comes immediately after a reference to the crop failure of the past year, but other references indicate there is also trouble with his marriage itself. Both Rosicky and his wife are afraid that Polly will grow too discontented with farm life and...

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