"I went with you."
"She pointed out a half-white brat."
"She then pointed out his mother."
"She said we would all meet some day."
"Now we have met."
"What did she say about parched corn?" asked Rodney's mother.
"She said a half-white brat stole the money."
"She said he would die, too," joined in the other.
"That's all plain enough," said Rodney's mother.
"Your boy is dead, and you know about his father."