Jitty's Jilted Hearts
 

Jitty, the irrepressible ghost of Dahlia House, has offered pearls of wisdom and invaluable advice to five generations of Delaney women. Now, through the miracle of 21st century technology, Jitty's sage counsel is available to the lovelorn and love-worn around the globe. 

E-mail Jitty your questions about life and love here.
Dear Jitty,
 
I discovered the BONES Series at Thanksgiving at my mother-in-law's house and already on the 3rd book!  I love them and you are my favorite!  I grew up on a cotton farm in Morgan City (25 miles south of Greenwood) and Onie, the black housekeeper, was my 2nd mom.  She died a few years back, and I really miss her.  I, too am a Daddy's Girl, and much like Sarah Booth: didn't follow the path of other DG in the area;  went to MS State, but graduated from Converse College in SC; married later in life (to an AR man!);  taught for 10 years, but love the area and "my roots".  The stories bring back such memories for me.  I moved away from MS in '77, but moved to Madison, MS in '96.
 
You may have answered these questions as I get further in the series, but I'm curious:
 
1.  Did you appear to Sarah Booth when she was a child or only when she returned from New York?
 
When Sarah Booth was a child, she had her mama and her Aunt Loulane to keep her straight.  She didn't really need me.  It was only when she came back from New York all alone that I decided to keep her company.
 
2.  How did Sarah Booth react the first time she saw you and did she believe right away?
 
Lord, she likta jumped out of her skin. It was pure dee delicious.  But she needed someone to keep her straight, and she knew it.
 
3.  Did you appear to other relatives or does Sarah Booth have this privilege all to herself and why?
 
No, I haunt only Sarah Booth.  I am, in a way, her subconscious.
 
4.  Are you able to be heard by others or is this your choosing to be only heard by Sarah Booth?
     It is funny the situations she is put in when folks hear her talking - to what seems - herself!
 
I'm like the little angel (or devil) sitting on your shoulder--your personal guide.  That's how I am for Sarah Booth.  It's a very personal and privileged relationship.
 
5.  Where do you get your outfits?
 
Why, they're woven completely out of imagination.  That's one of the benefits of being dead.
 
6.  Can you leave the farm or are your boundaries limited?
 
Technically, I can go wherever Sarah Booth needs me, but I prefer to remain in Dahlia House.  It's where I belong.
 
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
 
Merry Christmas!
Mary Jane Kimball
 
I'm so glad you asked all the right questions.  There are times when Sarah Booth doesn't give me enough page time.  She thinks folks read the books to hear about her cases, but I know it's all about me.  I'm going to answer your questions as you asked, and it was a pleasure hearing a little about your Delta experiences.  There's no place like home, as Dorothy knew.
 
Best,
Jitty