Life in Old Virginia a Description of Virginia More Particularly the Tidewater
Life in Old Virginia a Description of Virginia More Particularly the Tidewater
James Joseph Mcdonald
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" The most common manner of salutation with the "black mammy " is : " Howdy Sis' Jane, " or, addressing one by the Christian name only, and the answer may be : " I'm right smaht pohly, thank de Lawd. How is yo' ?" " Sistah Jane " means by her reply that she thanks the Lord she is not worse than poorly. The negro men are usually less serious in their greetings, and will frequently answer such inquiry in a mirthful tone: "Use right smaht an' sha-ap fo' an ol' man, thank you'. " This manner of rep...ly is more frequently heard from the younger men. The old man may tell you of the miseries in his body and limbs, with a precision which would do credit to a practitioner of medicine. There is an ease and grace about Virginia hospitality which cannot be imitated. It is acquired only as the infant acquires the use of its limbs — step by step — in long and patient prac- tice. It is devoid of the profuseness of " company manners, " SOME OBSERVATIONS ON TIDEWATER PEOPLE 119 which wearies both guest and host.
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