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BEFORE MY HISTORY CLASSES/ Camille Dungy Grandpa was coming to visit that night, and my sister wore blue jeans and a blouse. In pajamas, I wanted to be old so I could stay up with her to meet him. I had religion on my mind and knew what questions would stall Mother when she came I tricked her into talking about Christ, to tuck the little-girl sheets around me. the Bible, asked what Heaven held in store. Why should I sleep? I told her, When I die, I want to meet all the dead. They'll be dressed and acting just like they did when they lived. She snapped my sheet, a warning, kissed my head: Someday you'll be more careful what you wish. 132 · The Missouri Review IN HIS LIBRARY/Camille Dungy Grandpa's wife lived in Springfield (where mobs kUled and, I suppose, she gave him all those books about the Great Emancipator's Ufe, but I knew nothing of that in those days. two black men to remind themselves they could), The best book proved villains could be vanquished, and photos lent support. Conspirators of John Wilkes Booth dangled, their hooded heads aU the evidence I needed. My
The Missouri Review – University of Missouri
Published: Oct 5, 2001
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