Booker T. Washington: “I wondered if I could accomplish anything, and if it were worth while for me to try.”

These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.

But taking place at the time it did, and for the reason that it did, no one could ever make me believe that my mother was guilty of thieving.

Even to this day I can recall accurately the tortures that I underwent when putting on one of these garments.

Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.