The Gilded Six-Bits “The Gilded Six-Bits” is a rhythmic story of a young married couple tempted by greed, and together they discover true prosperity. This journey tests their relationship’s endurance and fortitude, almost destroying it. The entire community is African American but depends on a white-owned company, G and G Fertilizer. In spite of this and the fact that they are poor, Missie May and Joe are happy. Painted for us is a picture …showed first 75 words of 1335 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1335 total…Since Joe only bought staples and no extras, like a pocket-handkerchief, chewing gum, and sweet soap, he tosses fifteen instead of nine dollars at the front door. Missie May can only creep to the door. This shows, it will never again be an innocent battle. Just as Missie May will have scars from childbirth; their marriage will heal and be full of love and laughter once more, but their relationship will have real battle scars.