Thus, he is against them attempting to assume the rightful authority and business ability of the white man (Lewis, 128)

Thus, he is against them attempting to assume the rightful authority and business ability of the white man (Lewis, 128)

It is ironic that one of the Good Fellows claims that he hasn’t one particle of race-prejudice, and that he is pleased when nigger[s] do well, but only so long as they know their place. Seeing the black porter who works at the Good Fellows council, they all stare at him gloomily. The Fellows’ hypocrisy is palpable as they keep talking as usual, but when the porter has left they complain: I don’t know what’s come over these niggers, nowadays. (mais…)

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