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Alex Rogers
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THE RAIN SONG
Bro. Simmons
"Walk right in Brother Wilson—how you feelin' today?"
Bro. Wilson
"Jes Mod'rate, Brother Simmons, but den I ginnerly feels dat way."
Bro. Simmons
"Here's White an' Black an' Brown an' Green; how's all you gent 'men's been?"
Bro. White
"My health is good but my bus'ness slack."
Bro. Black
"I'se been suff'rin' lots wid pains in my back."
Bro. Brown
"My ole 'ooman's sick, but I'se alright—"
Bro. Green
"Yes, I went aftuh Doctuh fuh her 'tuther night—"
Bro. Simmons
"Here's Sandy Turner, as I live!"
