If we add our own commentary as a reader is reading, it may be a distraction. And, our interests may not coincide with a reader's - especially if issues are raised that are uncomfortable for some. To us, all is good and wonderful because it is the world that Uncle Remus is portraying, and we want to learn about it.
For example, "Brer Rabbit Grossly Deceives Mr. Fox." Read it closely and find that Brer Rabbit has harnessed Mr. Fox and they are off to the house of the ladies to party. On the way, Brer Rabbit gets ready. The little boy asks who the ladies are, and Uncle Remus dodges. See the commentary on ths bit of local color at Joy of Equivocating, Uncle Remus and Life Education.
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