To show their respect for Jefferson, the people of the quarter have agreed to refrain from working on the day of his execution. While Grant waits for word from the courthouse, he has his students get down on their knees and pray silently. Finally, Paul arrives to tell Grant that the execution is over, that Jefferson faced his death with courage and dignity, and that his last words were, "Tell Nannan I walked." He gives Jefferson's diary to Grant and offers him his friendship. Grant accepts the diary, returns to his classroom to share the news with his students, and cries openly over his friend's death.
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