Since You Went Away1944

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
[Fidelia places presents under the tree] What are those, Fidelia?

Fidelia:
Mr. Hilton done sent these to me a long time ago and told me to put them under the Christmas tree just like we've always done. [gets choked up]

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Now, now, now, no tears, Fidelia. There's nothing to cry about.

Fidelia:
I can't help it. He sent me something, too. Mr. Hilton never forgot me, even when he was fighting them devils.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
He'll be so happy to hear that you're back on the old job again.

Fidelia:
Yes, ma'am. Miz Hilton, can I confide you something?

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Yes, Fidelia.

Fidelia:
Brig sent her daddy his gift just like nothing had happened.

Mrs. Anne Hilton:
Of course she did. So did Jane. So did I.

Fidelia:
You all did that? Miz Hilton, I guess I just ain't on the right side of the Lord. I just ain't had the right kind of faith. But I will have. From now on, I'll be a true believer.