Summary Of Willie's Hauntings

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One afternoon, Mr. Steward, the white former sheriff, comes to warm Momma that the whites are on the warpath because they say black man has "messed with" a white woman. Momma hides Willie in the potato and onion bins in case the mob comes to the store looking for a scapegoat to lynvh. Luckily it does not, but maya clearly notes willie's moans coming from the bins. As a child Maya consyantly hears from others that she is ugly. She has kinky hair and dark skin and she is large for her age. Bailey on the other hand was small, graceful and an attractive child. When ever someone remarks on how Maya's ugly appearence, Bailey makes sure to avenge her sister by insulting the offending party. Maya considers Bailey the most important person in her

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