Philadelphia Story 6

[Wilson Gray]

On Apr 8, 2005, at 9:29 AM, neil wrote:

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> SOUTHERN CHIVALRY
> He was an old negro who had imbibed some of the traditional Southern
> politeness. He was sitting in a crowded car when a lady entered it and
> looked about for a seat. He immediately arose and bowing, offered her
> his
> place. Scanning his spare figure and white hair, she said:
> "But I do not wish to deprive you of your seat."
> With chivalrous tone and a deep bow he replied:
> "There's no depravity, madam, no depravity."
>
> -- 'That Reminds Me', George W. Jacobs & Co, Philadelphia, October
> 1905, 104
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Sigh! No matter how you figger, it's hard to be a nigger.

-Wilson Gray