and got three such convincing canings

 and got three such convincing canings from the man who was his father and didn't know it
 and got three such convincing canings from the man who was his father and didn't know it. They had an unfair show in the battle of life. three solid kicks. Chambers was his constant bodyguard. There was no levity in his voice when he answered:"Yes. Time had not modified his ancient detestation of the humble drudge and protector of his boyhood; it was still bitter and uncompromising. to praise you for bein' growed up so fine and handsome. and how he had held this and that and the other place of honor or profit.

 Tom. then sat mournfully down without saying anything. It was dat ole nigger preacher dat tole it.When the boys was fifteen and upward. and now this fiend has gone and found me out somehow or other. how much is you in debt?"Tom shuddered. She was practicing steps. He said:"It may all be--yes.