Paul Watson flees the United States in refuge from racism. He went to Paris where he worked as a prizefighter for some time before pursuing a career in music, as so many African Americans did then. Through the course of the next few years, he became noted as a man who openly hated white Americans. It is never mentioned why he hates white Americans so much but it was well known that "the last syllable of the word, nigger, never passed the lips of a white man without the quick reflex action of Paul's arm and fist to the speaker's jaw." (364)

Montmartre, the area in Paris where African American life was centered, was fas

t becoming a popular hangout for white American tourists. After Paul begins playing in one of the clubs frequented by these whites, he gets into several fights, one leading to him shooting two men. He went to prison where he stayed in a type of depression. The only time he spoke, it was negatively about the "crackers." (365) He remained in prison until he joined the French Army during the World War. He fought in the war where equality was prevalent but his feelings towards whites changed little. He returned to Montmartre after the war a hero. Upon this return, he rejoined "the boys" in the clubs and cafes.

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