A Rose For Emily By Ewisabeff Jan 1, 1894 She doesn't have to pay taxes. Jan 1, 1894 Her father died. Dec 1, 1895 Sweetheart disappears. Jan 1, 1896 She tells the men complaining about the smell to go away. Apr 20, 1896 She buys arsenic; her relatives visit. Jan 1, 1926 She tells the men to go away because she doesn't owe taxes.