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Laurence, an elderly white male in his 80s tells two stories that revolve around the Orton Plantation where he was born and raised and currently runs as his career. He tells a story about a young soldier and his surprise proposal at the plantation's chapel as well as a groom who got cold feet for the fourth time. | ||
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Love story, Afghanistan, Bosnia, flowers, broken-hearted, proposal, applause, gardens, Orton Plantation, groom missing, wedding, chapel, preacher, roses. | ||
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Non-rhotic, or "r" -dropping. Originated with rich plantation owners and slaves. Black and white. Primarily leisure class.  | ||
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