11/21 I have seen," observed Mrs.Delano. "It is a fact that he has actually spoken at their meetings. I was surprised to see him travelling with you in England. It must be peculiarly irritating to the South to see a man of his position siding with those vulgar agitators. Really, unless something effectual can be done to stop that frenzy, I fear Southern gentlemen will be unable to recover a fugitive slave." Flora looked at Mrs.Delano with a furtive, sideway glance, and a half-smile on her lips. |