Tell these people yourself to
go back to their quarters, behave themselves and obey their rightful
master. After your words in their behalf any one who does not obey
deserves to be shot."
She was disarmed and subdued at once. "Ah, doctor," she faltered,
tears in her eyes, "now you've conquered me." Then turning toward
the negroes she cried, "Do just as Dr. Ackley has said. Go quietly
to work and be patient. Uncle Lusthah, you know I told you to do so
before all this happened. I tell you so again and shall expect you
to use all your influence to keep perfect order."
"We 'bey you, young mistis; we tank you fer speakin' up fer us," and
the old man led the way toward the quarters, followed by all his
flock.
Dr. Ackley gave his arm to the girl and led her to the house.
Captain Maynard took off his hat in a very deferential manner as she
passed; she walked on unheeding the salutation. Whately frowned at
him and dropped his hand on the hilt of his sabre. At this pantomime
Maynard smiled contemptuously as he walked away.
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