It is not that, but it is years since a slave was brought into the Orangery; never since I can remember.

We raise more than we want ourselves; and when I see all those children about, I wonder sometimes what on earth we are to find for them all to do.

Still, it was a scandalous thing of that man Jackson selling the girl to punish her husband; and, as you say, it was your foolish interference in the matter that brought it about, so I do not know that I can blame you for doing what you can to set the matter straight.
Still, except that the knowledge that she is here, and will be well treated, will be a comfort to the man, I do not see that he will be much better off, unless, indeed, the Jacksons should try to sell him also, in which case I suppose you will want to buy him." "I am afraid they won't do that, mother.

Still, somehow or other, in time they may come together again." "I don't see how they can, Vincent.

However, we need not think of that now.