In a town of two thousand people less than two hundred were familiar with her face, and half of them knew her because at one time or another they had been to "Jamie's" to have their shoes made or Mended, or because they lived in our immediate vicinity.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Darkness had settled over the mountain when, after an hour's rest, he returned to the top of the trail and Mended his fire and placed his kettle near enough to keep the contents hot.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Two of the sledges, however, had been badly broken, and must be Mended at dawn before starting.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook