Occupation

"I've always sewed for a living. See that sign up there?" The sign read:

ALL KINDS OF BUTTONS SEWED ON

MENDING TOO

"I can't cut out no dress and make it, but I can use a needle on

patching and quilting. Can't nobody beat me doin' that. I can knit, too.

I can make stockings, gloves, and all such things.

"I belong to Bib Bethel Church, and I get most of my support from the

Lord. I get help from the government. I'm trying to get moved, and I'm

just sittin' here waiting for the man to come and move me. I ain't got

no money, but he promised to move me."

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