You are either a Northern carpetbagger or an unreconstructed Rebel, and you all happen to be part of the same family bloodline. Since there are widely divergent opinions here (which can become quite heated if there are any firearms around), take the position of either Elisha, the unreconstructed "Johnny Reb" or Cousin Elmo, the Yankee carpetbagger who has dropped by for a cup of sweet tea with his "kinfolks." Bear in mind that everyone is a bit nervous, (especially Elmo,) because he is outnumbered!

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You are either a Northern carpetbagger or an unreconstructed Rebel, and you all happen to be part of the same family bloodline.  Since there are widely divergent opinions here (which can become quite heated if there are any firearms around), take the position of either Elisha, the unreconstructed "Johnny Reb" or Cousin Elmo, the Yankee carpetbagger who has dropped by for a cup of sweet tea with his "kinfolks."  Bear in mind that everyone is a bit nervous, (especially Elmo,) because he is outnumbered!

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this is the second partn : Sitting at your hearth with your family around you, begin  and conclude a tale that recounts your  (1) philosophy of life, (2) how you (and your enemies) should be treated in post-Civil War society, and (3) your belief and earnest hope that any differences between extended family members may soon be mended. Has to be in 100 words.