CHAPTER XII.
But the more I thought of the trap laid by Mrs.Price to make me satisfied with my new home, by getting me a wife, the more I determined never to marry any woman on earth until I should get my liberty.

But this secret I was compelled to keep to myself, which placed me in a very critical position.

I must keep upon good terms with Mrs.Price and Eliza.

I therefore promised Mrs.Price that I would marry Eliza; but said that I was not then ready.

And I had to keep upon good terms with Eliza, for fear that Mrs.Price would find out that I did not intend to get married.
I have here spoken of marriage, and it is very common among slaves themselves to talk of it.