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A collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The primary tale introduces Daddy Jake, an elderly, trusted servant on the Gaston plantation during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the complexities of relationships on the plantation, particularly through the eyes of the children Lucien and Lillian, who seek out Daddy