The Fire in the Flint by Walter White

The days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane. The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm. Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services. Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait. I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on. But what with these damn fool Kluxers kickin' up hell 'round here, I don't know whether I'll see it or not. Your idea may do some good -- I don't know whether it will or not -- but if I c'n help, let me know. " Kenneth thanked him and had been immeasurably encouraged by the old man's attitude.

As soon as the literature they had ordered was received, the first meeting was called by Tucker and Tracy at Ashland. Jane and her father drove out with Kenneth, who was to present the plan to the group gathered. The meeting was held at a little wooden church, whitewashed on the outside, and furnished within only with rude benches. On the walls were one or two highly coloured lithographs of religious subjects. The hall seated not more than two hundred and was crowded to capacity. Even the windows were comfortably filled by those unable to obtain a seat on the floor. The illumination was furnished by four kerosene lamps attached to the walls, two on each side.