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RS. THOMAS and her sister soon found that their mother Orinthia's plebeian alliance had secured to them certain very tangible advantages.

It was a pleasant outing on holiday afternoons, and David Hall was always glad to welcome them in his home.

It flattered his vanity to see the two coloured ladies, in their gay dresses, condescending to partake of his hospitality, and the best and most floury of baked yams, the most savoury mess of salt fish and akees, and the choicest okra soup, were always ready for them.

In the evening they would return to town, laden with fruit, eggs, and vegetables from his garden.

As Angelina grew older she rather dreaded these visits of her sisters. They were so grand and fine, in their starched muslins and white