Wuz doin' right well, thank y'all. This wuz late 1868, an' politics had reared its ugly head. U. S. Grant wuz the Republican Party nominee for preside...t, and one of his campaign aims was ta protect niggers from Southern White persecution. Considerin' what the Democrats had ta offer, I planned ta support Grant.The problem wuz that the Ku Klux Klan wuz alive an' well in Missouri an' tryin' ta keep Grant from bein' elected. Since nearly all nigger men could vote and not all of the White male. “When my sister said you were very helpful, I got curious and came by to see you and I’m glad I did. You're going to be a great help to me aren't you Paulette?"“Yes Miss. I will do my best. Thank you Miss.”“I know you will.”“Pauline do you also do your toenails?”“Oh yes Miss.”“Let me see.”Paula took off his nicely polished loafers and socks. He stood with eyes downcast.“Oh how lovely. I’m glad you used some color.” His toe nails were painted pink.It was a lovely night with a warm breeze. . " Ssh," she cautioned, "No one must know you are here and you must be gone before vespers." I will," he whispered."You can lay there on the floor."He looked at her, his eyes pathetic with disappointment. Still, he curled up on the floor. "Thank you, Sister. Good night, Sister."The novice went back to her bed. She lay there and stared at the shivering form on the floor before her.The form spoke through chattering lips. "Could-- could I have a blanket, Sister?" I only have one blanket," she. Good boy."Good morning," I chirped with a smile, "How are you feeling?" Fantastic," He smiled up at me, "You got time for a cup of tea?" Not much more than that," I shrugged as I crossed to my bedroom. "A little cream, no sugar." I'll have a cup for you," He said as he filled my china teapot.I was going to work so I got dressed for that. Thong, shorts, ankle socks, bra and work shirt. I fluffed out my hair, put in a pair of earrings and stepped into the sneakers by my door. I returned to find.