In the early years of the 20th century,the boll weevil (棉籽象鼻虫) began destroying the cotton farms in the southern USA.

　　In May 1910,folks all over the nation were talking about Halley’s Comet (哈雷彗星).There were all sorts of frightening stories about it,the main one being that the world would pass through its tail,said to be millions of miles long.

　　Between the threats of comet and weevils,the farmers were running low on optimism.One night,they gathered at our farm to discuss what to do.Will Bowen,a local man,suggested:“Charley,how about giving us a little music?”

　　“I don’t think anybody want to hear me tonight,” Dad replied.

　　“Come on,Mr Nordyke,” one of the younger women urged.“Play for us!”

　　Dad had a knack (诀窍) for getting people in the mood for his music.He played church songs,and then shifted to war songs.By the time he had finished performing,people were stamping their feet,clapping their hands and yelling.

　　All of our neighbors went home whistling.Very few remembered to look to see whether the comet was still around.

　　Another evening,Will Bowen called Dad on the telephone and said:“Charley,I’m downhearted and blue.Could you play a tune or two for me down the phone?”

　　Dad handed the receiver to me and then set off playing the songs he had performed that night.I could hear Mr Bowen whistling and yelling.

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