Sarah Marie Sadler Holley is a white woman who believes herself to be friendly with blacks. Sarah often gives young blacks jobs on her farm and works with charities that benefit blacks. Sarah's favorite pastime is to gossip with young black women. During the depression, Sarah works handing out food to poor families in need. However, Sarah has a cruel streak and she once denies food to a mother with three children because she is dressed better than the other people in line.