Why do you linger ?" "You know why," he said gloomily.
"Yes, but you have done yo' duty.

You have done his work.

The task is finished now, and yo' free." He did not reply, but remained gazing at the woods.
"Joseph," she said more gently, laying her trembling hand on his arm, "Joseph, fly--and--take me with you.

For I was wrong, and I want you to forgive me.

I knew your heart was not in this, and I ought not to have asked you.