There is no reason why I should fret about her, is there?
She is my property already by law." He laughed again, the same ugly sneering laugh of triumph, "That was why I was so particular about the wording of that bill of sale--I would rather have her than the whole bunch of field hands." "You believe then the girl has never been freed--either she, or her mother ?" "Believe?
I know.

I tell you I never play any game with my eyes shut." "And you actually intend to--to hold her as a slave ?" "Well, I'll look her over first before I decide--she would be worth a pot full of money down the river.".