Why, Josiah, if he had known who was your master, he would have told you, and whether or not you ran away from slavery is none of his business.

Mr.Penhallow believes you did, others suspect it, but no one cares.

You are liked and you have the respect of the town.

There would be trouble if any man tried to claim you." "I'd like to tell you all about it, sir." "No--no--on no account.

Tell no one.