Belton was invited to take a seat, much to his surprise.
Seeing a stranger, the children left their play and came to their father, one on each side.

They looked with questioning eyes from father to Belton, as if seeking to know the purpose of the visit.
Mr.King took the check from his pocket and extended it toward Belton, and said: "Mr.Piedmont, this will carry you through college.

I have only one favor to ask of you.

In all your dealings with my people recognize the fact that there are two widely separated classes of us, and that there is a good side to the character of the worst class.
Always seek for and appeal to that side of their nature." Belton very feelingly thanked Mr.King, and assured him that he would treasure his words.

He was true to his promise, and decided from that moment to never class all white men together, whatever might be the provocation, and to never regard any class as totally depraved.
This is one of the keys to his future life.