Now that she had gained freedom she
would keep it at all hazards.
When the Confederate officers approached the house, she was glad to
observe that her cousin was not chief in command.
Mr. Baron went down upon the lawn to meet the officers, and, after a
brief parley, Major Brockton, the senior in command, began to
dispose of his men for a little rest and refreshment, promising to
join the family soon in the dining-room. Miss Lou, unasked, now
aided in the preparations for the morning meal. Fearing Aun' Suke
would get herself in trouble, she ran to the kitchen and told the
old cook to comply with all demands as best she could. She had
scarcely spoken when Mrs. Baron entered. Casting a severe look on
her niece, she asked Aun' Suke, "Will you obey me now? Will you tell
me you are a free woman now?"
"My haid in a whirl aready, misus. Ef you wants me ter I kin cook,
but I kyant keep track ob de goin's on."
"I can," replied the indomitable old lady, "and I can keep a good
memory of the behavior of all on the plantation!"
"You can't govern much longer by fear, aunt," said Miss Lou.
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