III + 

Lethbury was fumbling at the gate. + 

“Such nuishance,” he complained, “havin’ gate won’t unlock. Latch mus’ got los’⁠—po’ li’l latch,” murmured Mr. Lethbury, plaintively⁠—“all ’lone in cruel worl’!” + 

I opened the gate for him, and stood aside to let him pass toward his wife. + 