[Aunt Phillis’s Cabin by Mary H. Eastman]@TWC D-Link bookAunt Phillis’s Cabin CHAPTER II 20/21
I believe Ellen was as pure as the white lilies Lucy planted at her head." "Did Lucy ever hear of her children ?" asked Alice. "No, my darling, she died soon after Ellen.
She was quite an old woman, and had never been strong." "Uncle," said Alice, "I did not think any one could be so inhuman as to separate mother and children." "It is the worst feature in slavery," replied Mr.Weston, "and the State should provide laws to prevent it; but such a circumstance is very uncommon.
Haywood, Ellen's father, was a notoriously bad man, and after this wicked act was held in utter abhorrence in the neighborhood.
It is the interest of a master to make his slaves happy, even were he not actuated by better motives.
Slavery is an institution of our country; and while we are privileged to maintain our rights, we should make them comfortable here, and fit them for happiness hereafter." "Did you bring Lucy home with you, Cousin Janet ?" asked Alice. "Yes, my love, and little Walter too.
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