The mother was first put upon the auction-block, and sold to a noted negro trader named Jennings.

Marion was next ordered to ascend the stand, which she did with a trembling step, and was sold for $1200.
All eyes were now turned on Isabella, as she was led forward by the auctioneer.

The appearance of the handsome quadroon caused a deep sensation among the crowd.

There she stood, with a skin as fair as most white women, her features as beautifully regular as any of her sex of pure Anglo-Saxon blood, her long black hair done up in the neatest manner, her form tall and graceful, and her whole appearance indicating one superior to her condition.
The auctioneer commenced by saying that Miss Isabella was fit to deck the drawing-room of the finest mansion in Virginia.
"How much, gentlemen, for this real Albino!--fit fancy-girl for any one! She enjoys good health, and has a sweet temper.

How much do you say ?" "Five hundred dollars." "Only five hundred for such a girl as this?
Gentlemen, she is worth a deal more than that sum.