Good Night, Mr. Tom

Good Night, Mr. Tom

How did Mr. Tom describe the singing as they first began?

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Tom compares the singing to funeral music.

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"You call that singin'?" he interrupted gruffly. "Sounds like a dirge."

"A dirge, Mr. Oakley?" interspersed Mr. Miller, his balding head shining with perspiration.

"A dirge," repeated Tom. "This is to be a Carol Service, not a funeral. Lift them up with yer voices. Don't bury them."

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Good Night, Mr. Tom, pg. 162