He walked thousands ob miles, and altogether saw thousands ob black men, but nothing like Sally.

Ebery black woman he could he spoke to, and asked dem if dey knew her.

It was a curious ting dat no one did.

Me did not find Sally, but me made a good deal of money, and tree more years pass away at dis work.

By dis time me was nigh forty-five years old, as well as me could tell.