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Alabama "Holly House" 6

beauty shop for a hair cut or, in the case of the two oldest,
a wave; when needed. The social line with children in
school is not so decidedly drawn so they have about a nice
time as the children who represent another station in life.
The home consists of four rooms with no conveniences what-
ever, no bathroom and heated with the large and ancient
fireplace in which wood is burnt. It is dilapidated in
every way, and the dreaded leaks from the more than a cen-
tury old roof must be endured. A passerby would not
doubt the traditional age of the cottage from its appearance,
but is sure to be attracted to it for the reason that it does
bespeak the type of home and the life of a long gone day.

When the rent date arrives there is a dramatic per-
formance on the village green. Neighbors expect to wit-
ness a pugilistic scene. The landlord is unwelcome. The
tenant claims its openess has caused sickness in his
family, that the promised repairs have failed to mater-
alize. Also he will not vacate.

Houses are difficult to find but tenants are scarce
so the outraged landlord hesitates to resort to extreme
measures, and walks away hoping for better luck next time
with collections.

In entering the house one is impressed with the age
of the home as it is emphasized everywhere, nor has an
attempt been made by its occupants to brighten it. Every-
thing is spotless and in order, but no time is devoted
to making it attractive.

Its furnishings are the mere necessities. The family

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