Aun’ Milly was gone.”

“Sis’ Fanny keep on say’n to ’uh: ‘Da’s alright, Sis’ Amy; yo’ Ma ain’ goin’ be lef’ alone. Come go home wid me, an’ drink some strong coffee to bring yo’ strank back, an’ you goin’ feel better.’”

“But Aun’ Amy say:

“Who goin’ sing ove’ po’ Aun’ Milly

W’en Amy gone away?

Lemme be, Sis’ Fanny;

I’m de onles daughter,

An’ I gotta stay hyuh

An’ watch dis evenin’,

An’ sing Aun’ Milly