He and his ancestors have been servants of my family and my ancestors in the State of Virginia for more than two hundred years.

He is a good man, as were his father and grandfather before him.

He will not steal unless he should think it for his benefit or yours.

He will not lie unless convinced of its necessity.

He will work if you make him.
All of his impulses are good, and though he will strenuously deny it at first, he is about the best cook in the world.