"Says she will come, but won't be called a servant, and can pay her own fare.

Very peculiar--but we read, you know, in that New England book, that that was just the independent way they felt about it.

They can only induce _slaves_ to be servants _there_, I believe." She gave this cursory view of the condition of affairs in the neighbouring States in an abstracted voice, and summed up her remarks by speaking out her decision in a more lively tone.

"Well, we must have some one to help with the work.

This girl looks strong, and her spirit in the matter signifies less." Then, turning to the girl without the door: "I think you will suit me, Eliza.