I wish those poor runaways had had some such experience, it would have saved them from the trouble they are now in." "Yes, indeed, master.

I've been down thar agin, to-day.

I went right early; thar's an ole woman thar that tried to run away.

She's gwine too, and she leaves her husband here.

She aint a cryin, though, her heart's too full for tears.