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Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States

CHAPTER XIX
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We had better let the court decide the question.
Moreover, as a Christian and God-fearing people, we ought to submit to the dictates of justice.

Should we take this man's life by force, an All-wise Providence would hold us responsible for the act." The company then quietly withdrew, showing that the preacher had some influence with his people.
"This" said Mr.Wilson, when left alone with his daughter,--"this, my dear Georgiana, is the result of your kindness to the negroes.

You have spoiled every one about the house.

I can't whip one of them, without being in danger of having my life taken." "I am sure, papa," replied the young lady,--"I am sure I never did any thing intentionally to induce any of the servants to disobey your orders." "No, my dear," said Mr.Wilson, "but you are too kind to them.

Now, there is Clotelle,--that girl is completely spoiled.


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