“This ain’t got nothing to do wit’ courting, Frank,” she’d said.“This just a few hours in one night in one lifetime.You mean to tell me you don’t think ever’ one of them children out there deserve at least one good time?” Reluctantly, he had nodded.“You right, Pearl.They do, but that don’t take away from the fact that Tangy Mae awful young for this.” Miss Pearl had given one of her “so what” grunts, then returned to the task of styling my hair into a fancy bun held by pearl-studded clips.The dress, gloves, earrings, and the white shoes with small heels just right for dancing were all gifts
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