Incidents in the life of a slave girl.: Written by herself. Edited by L. Maria Child.

260 Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.
thought the same heartfelt tie existed between a master and his servant, as between a mother and her child.
But this subject is too painful to dwell upon. I must
bring my letter to a close. If you are contented to stay
away from your old grandmother, your child, and the
friends who love you, stay where you are. We shall
never trouble ourselves to apprehend you. But should
you prefer to come home, we will do all that we can to
make you happy. If you do not wish to remain in the
family, I know that father, by our persuasion, will be
induced to let you be purchased by any person you
may choose in our community. You will please answer this as soon as possible, and let us know your
decision. Sister sends much love to you. In the
mean time believe me your sincere friend and well
wisher."
This letter was signed by Emily's brother, who was
as yet a mere lad. I knew, by the style, that it was
not written by a person of his age, and though the
writing was disguised, I had been made too unhappy by
it, in former years, not to recognize at once the hand
of Dr. Flint. 0, the hypocrisy of slaveholders! Did
the old fox suppose I was goose enough to go into such
a trap? Verily, hlie relied too much on "the stupidity
of the African race." I did not return the family of
Flints any thanks for their cordial invitation - a remissness for which I was, no doubt, charged with base
ingratitude..
Not long afterwards I received a letter from one of
my friends at the south, informing me that Dr. Flint
was about to visit the north. The letter'had been
delayed, and I supposed he might be already on the
i