Biting the hand that feeds you, that's what you're doing Mary Logan, biting the hand that feeds you.' Again Mama laughed, 'If that's the case, Daisy, I don't think I need that little bit of food.' With the second book finished, she stared at a small pile of second grade books on her desk.' Well, I just think you're spoiling those children, Mary. They've got to learn how things are sometime.'' Maybe so, ' said Mama. 'But that doesn't mean they have to accept them. And maybe we don't either. . Mildred D. Taylor
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Mary Logan, biting the hand that feeds you.'Again Mama laughed, 'If that's the case, Daisy, I don't think I need that little bit of food.'With the second book finished, she stared at a small pile of second grade books on her desk.'Well, I just think you're spoiling those children, Mary. They've got to learn how things are sometime.''Maybe so,' said Mama. 'But that doesn't mean they have to accept them. And maybe we don't either.

Source: Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry

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