Black Insights: Significant Literature by Black Americans, 1760 to the Present |
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Page 34
... John comes . " Then what parties were to be , and what speakings in the churches ; what new furniture in the front room , -perhaps even a new front room ; and there would be a new schoolhouse , with John as teacher ; and then perhaps a ...
... John comes . " Then what parties were to be , and what speakings in the churches ; what new furniture in the front room , -perhaps even a new front room ; and there would be a new schoolhouse , with John as teacher ; and then perhaps a ...
Page 36
... John knew that it was the Judge's son . The white John started , lifted his hand , and then froze into his chair ; the black John smiled slightly , then grimly , and followed the usher down the aisle . The manager was sorry , very ...
... John knew that it was the Judge's son . The white John started , lifted his hand , and then froze into his chair ; the black John smiled slightly , then grimly , and followed the usher down the aisle . The manager was sorry , very ...
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... John was on his knees . And , rising , Gabriel thought of how the Lord had led him to this church so long ago , and how Elizabeth , one night after he had preached , had walked this long aisle to the altar , to repent before God her sin ...
... John was on his knees . And , rising , Gabriel thought of how the Lord had led him to this church so long ago , and how Elizabeth , one night after he had preached , had walked this long aisle to the altar , to repent before God her sin ...
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