After making several ineffectual attempts she had succeeded in reaching Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, at which place she eluded the Federal pickets, and made her way to Jackson.

The first part of her journey being through the country she passed unnoticed, until on her arrival at Jackson she was stopped by the police, who demanded her papers.

Not having any she was confined in the county jail, and after due notice in the papers, calling for the owner to come and take her away, she was sold at auction according to law.

The girl was very much grieved at her failure to find her mistress, but being of a good disposition soon became contented with her lot.
Accordingly, when Dr.Humphries purchased her, she followed him home with a cheerful step.
On entering his house the doctor presented the negro to Emma.
"Here, Emma," he observed, "is a girl I have bought for you to-day." "Thank you," she answered, looking at Elsy.

"This is really a nice looking girl.