GETTING A LINE ON HIM.
An Alabama man tells of odd character in a town of that State for whom the local creek had more attractions than the hot and grassy cotton-field. Not long ago “Tobe,” as tho darky is called, took a day off in pursuit of his favorite amusement, robe baited tho hook, and long and patiently sat upon the hank of the creek vainly waiting for a bite. At last, under the combined influence of tile warmth of the day and the sluggish movement of the creek, Tobe fell asleep. As the weary angler dozed a big fish took the bait and almost pulled the darky into the creek. ‘‘Good Lord! Good Lord!’ 5 exclaimed Tobe, with a gurgle, as ho awoke, ‘‘is dis niggah a-fiskin’, or is db fish a-niggeivn’ ?”
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2147, 1 August 1907, Page 4
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