You have no relations.

My mother bought you, when you was a little boy, because she knew your mother; and after she died you were knocked about by the other servants.

My sister taught you how to read the Bible, and you have been a member of the Methodist church.

If you was a poor ignorant fellow, that didn't know what was right, I would take you back; but you've done this wid your eyes open.

Our servants say they wants no runaways to live 'long o' them.