in New York.
The road lay through the middle of an empty space which seemed to me to be a hundred yards wide between the fences.

I was not given the width in yards, but only in chains and perches--and furlongs, I think.

I would have given a good deal to know what the width was, but I did not pursue the matter.

I think it is best to put up with information the way you get it; and seem satisfied with it, and surprised at it, and grateful for it, and say, "My word!" and never let on.

It was a wide space; I could tell you how wide, in chains and perches and furlongs and things, but that would not help you any.