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The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Book Overview:
One of four books of short stories written in his brief career. These stories are written using African-American dialect which provides deeper insight to the culture of that time.
One of four books of short stories written in his brief career. These stories are written using African-American dialect which provides deeper insight to the culture of that time.
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Finally he broke into a laugh and said, "Why, what's the matter, Aunt Peggy, are you afraid I'm going to run away?"
"No, I ain' afeared o' dat," said mammy, {47}meekly, "but I been had somepn' to say to you dis long w'ile."
"Well, go ahead, I'm listening."
Mammy gulped and went on. "Ask huh ag'in," she said, "it were my fault she tol' you no. I 'minded huh o' huh fambly pride an' tol' huh to hol' you off less'n you'd t'ink she wan'ed to jump at you."
Bartley was on his feet in a minute.
"What does this mean," he cried. "Is it true, didn't I offend her?"
"No, you didn' 'fend huh. She's been pinin' fu' you, 'twell she's growed right peekid."
"Sh, auntie, do you mean to tell me that Mim—Miss Harrison cares for me?"
"You go an' ax huh ag'in."
Bartley needed no second invitation. He flew to the cottage. Mima's he. . . Read More
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