Good Night, Mr. Tom
Good Night, Mr. Tom
How did Mr. Tom describe the singing as they first began?
How did Mr. Tom describe the singing as they first began?
Tom compares the singing to funeral music.
From the text:
"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."
Good Night, Mr. Tom, pg. 162