That thing is tired. Lisa Y. Henderson 2 years ago Wilson Mirror, 6 May 1891. Nineteenth-century publications often rendered African-American speech in ludicrously exaggerated fashion. This small snipper of speech, however, rings true and poetic. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr