The Barneys do not yet have their electricity, but hope to have it soon. They also are optimistic about next years harvest, they say the rains should be better. It has become a mystery why they would not contract more diseases, living under the conditions that they do. The family has no milk, but does have an abundance of fruits and vegetables that cannot be sold at market or exported. They eat two to three meals a day, depending on how much food they have.
Meat is a rare occasion, and is prepared without seasoning or garnish.
They eat on plain antique plates with their hands. The only books in the house are a bible and a couple of old magazines on farming techniques. Martha and Mary Jane attend school at the church three days a week, Monday through Wednesday, and on remaining days work the farm. They also work after school and on vacations. I took with me a sense of understanding and belief that the New Deal would finally bring relief to the people whom, so deserved it.