Mrs. Sealy, recognizing her indifference and lethargy, gave her groceries to prepare her meals but advised her when she went for them: “Why yuh doan pull yuhself togedder gurl an' go an' join de Union an' learn sumting like hair dressing or cake icing to mek somting uh yuhself 'stead o' waiting 'pun dat man. […]
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