Charles W. Chesnutt,
The Marrow of Tradition — XXIX.
(1901)
“ Every last one of us has an axe to grind! The major may as well put an edge on his. We'll never get a better chance to have things our way. If this nigger doctor annoys the major, we'll run him out with the rest. This is a white man's country, and a white man's city, and no nigger has any business here when a white man wants him gone! ”
Charles W. Chesnutt,
The Marrow of Tradition — XXIX.
(1901)
“ A stranger would have seen nothing to excite his curiosity. The white people did their talking among themselves, and merely grew more distant in their manner toward the colored folks, who instinctively closed their ranks as the whites drew away. With each day that passed the feeling grew more tense. The editor of the Afro-American Banner, whose office had been quietly garrisoned for several nights by armed negroes, became frightened, and disappeared from the town between two suns. ”
Charles W. Chesnutt,
The Marrow of Tradition — XXIX.
(1901)
“ This town is only big enough for Democrats, and negroes who can be taught to keep their place.""What about the colored doctor," queried McBane, "with the hospital, and the diamond ring, and the carriage, and the other fallals?""I shouldn't interfere with Miller," replied the general decisively. "He's a very good sort of a negro, doesn't meddle with politics, nor tread on any one else's toes. His father was a good citizen, which counts in his favor. He's spending money in the community too, and contributes to its prosperity.""That sort of nigger, though, sets a bad example," retorted McBane. ”
