When I went with you and Miss Anna away from home, and heard the people saying colored people ought to be free, it made me feel bad.

I thought then that God did not mean one of his creatures to be a slave; when I came home and considered about it, I would often be put out, and discontented.

It was wicked, I know, but I could not help it for a while.
"I saw my husband and children doing well and happy, but I used to say to myself, they are slaves, and so am I.So I went about my work with a heavy heart.

When my children was born, I would think 'what comfort is it to give birth to a child when I know its a slave.' I struggled hard though, with these feelings, sir, and God gave me grace to get the better of them, for I could not read my Bible without seeing there was nothing agin slavery there; and that God had told the master his duty, and the slave his duty.
You've done your duty by me and mine, sir; and I hope where I have come short you will forgive me, for I couldn't die in peace, without I thought you and I was all right together." "Forgive you, Phillis," said Mr.Weston, much affected.

"What have I to forgive?
Rather do I thank you for all you have done for me.