A True Story, Repeated Word for Word As I Heard It

Aunt Rachel is a lively woman who never seems to be annoyed by satirical remarks about her color and creed. The narrator wonders how she has spent sixty years without any trouble or pain, and he asks her the reason, which makes her quiet. What could be the reason behind her sudden quietness and the disappearance of her smile? Is it possible that there have been no problems in her life, or has she disguised herself beneath a blanket of laughter? Read this heart-touching story to discover the harsh reality of Aunt Rachel’s life.