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‘Nope'.” It seemed he had been mixed up in some shady business deals and was now being furnished free room ynd board at the expense of the state. . . I haven’t looked up any new cousins since.”
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The use of the past tense and the funereal tone accompanying brings to mind a story from South Carolina.
The colored caretaker was showing visitors about the fine, old mansioto. He kept referring to the beautiful daughter of the family: she was so lovely and gracious, she was so kind, she was this and she was that.
Finally, one of the visitors asked, timidly, "Was there an accident?”
“No, ma’am,” came the old man’s reply, “she married a lyadkee.” i
THIS & THAT
by easily b. miller >
RECORDS OF FORMER DAYS IN RAPPAHANNOCK
• March 4, 1932
Word was received here Thursday morning of the death of Kirke Austin at his home in Birmingham. He was the husband of the former Miss Mary West, sister of Mrs. Bartow Brown, of this town.
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March 4, 1SS9
Mrs. J. W. Fletcher of “Erin” who has been visiting relations in Charles Town, W. Va., has returned home.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Botts entertained the bridge and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Browning, at dinner bn Saturday last.
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