Diary for James Jarvis
Dear Diary,
Now guess who I see today? Stephen Kumalo. His son, Absalom, killed my son Arthur. I get angry and look into Kumalo's eyes. I see the look of guilt in them, and he acts like he is angry too. I guess we are going through the same thing. His son is going to be hanged, and mine is already dead. I know this is hard for both of us, but for me I think my case is harder. My son died on accident and Kumalo's son's death is already planned. How sad this may be for him to know that Absalom will die son and that they may have to watch it.
~ James Jarvis
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Dear Diary,
Later, there is a mighty storm. I did not plan what I am going to do right now but I must do it. I decide to take a walk and go see Stephen Kumalo at his Church. We both sit under the leaky roof watching the rain fall. I know I have to get this over with, so I decide to ask him if Absalom has received mercy. Sadly, the answer is no. Kumalo shows me the letter from Mr. Carmichael, his lawyer. Now, I understand what he is going through. Almost the same scenario as me, but different in little ways. Of course me son received no mercy because he had to choice or discussion. In some ways I think Kumalo and Absalom are lucky.
~ James Jarvis
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Dear Diary,
There is a rumor that there is going to be a dam being built. There are ways to argue that it is helpful and that it is not. Kumalo told me that Absalom came to visit, and that it may be the last time until they part. What a sad family time for them. Kumalo told me that everything was going pretty well with his family before this drama began. What a hard time for my family and me, too. I have already suffered a loss, while Kumalo is still waiting with dread, but with some hope that the judges will change their minds. Good luck to them!
~ James Jarvis
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Dear Diary,
This is the saddest part of all. Sadly, today is the day that Absalom will be hanged-that was the verdict. There is no reasoning, no changing. Why does this have to be, even in time of might or trouble, happy or sad? This is a time of mourning, of what I know as Absalom a killer, it is not right for me to gain pity. Good times in, bad times out. But this bad time is hard to let go. My son, Arthur, Kumalo's son, Absalom, did good things for us. Whether good time or bad. I still hold them deeply in my heart. I am sorry Absalom, I wish you well!
~ James Jarvis
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Now guess who I see today? Stephen Kumalo. His son, Absalom, killed my son Arthur. I get angry and look into Kumalo's eyes. I see the look of guilt in them, and he acts like he is angry too. I guess we are going through the same thing. His son is going to be hanged, and mine is already dead. I know this is hard for both of us, but for me I think my case is harder. My son died on accident and Kumalo's son's death is already planned. How sad this may be for him to know that Absalom will die son and that they may have to watch it.
~ James Jarvis
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Dear Diary,
Later, there is a mighty storm. I did not plan what I am going to do right now but I must do it. I decide to take a walk and go see Stephen Kumalo at his Church. We both sit under the leaky roof watching the rain fall. I know I have to get this over with, so I decide to ask him if Absalom has received mercy. Sadly, the answer is no. Kumalo shows me the letter from Mr. Carmichael, his lawyer. Now, I understand what he is going through. Almost the same scenario as me, but different in little ways. Of course me son received no mercy because he had to choice or discussion. In some ways I think Kumalo and Absalom are lucky.
~ James Jarvis
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Dear Diary,
There is a rumor that there is going to be a dam being built. There are ways to argue that it is helpful and that it is not. Kumalo told me that Absalom came to visit, and that it may be the last time until they part. What a sad family time for them. Kumalo told me that everything was going pretty well with his family before this drama began. What a hard time for my family and me, too. I have already suffered a loss, while Kumalo is still waiting with dread, but with some hope that the judges will change their minds. Good luck to them!
~ James Jarvis
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Dear Diary,
This is the saddest part of all. Sadly, today is the day that Absalom will be hanged-that was the verdict. There is no reasoning, no changing. Why does this have to be, even in time of might or trouble, happy or sad? This is a time of mourning, of what I know as Absalom a killer, it is not right for me to gain pity. Good times in, bad times out. But this bad time is hard to let go. My son, Arthur, Kumalo's son, Absalom, did good things for us. Whether good time or bad. I still hold them deeply in my heart. I am sorry Absalom, I wish you well!
~ James Jarvis
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