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However, the time drew near when things were to be decidedly worse rather than better; for they had not been together long, before Betty died, and shortly after, Caesar followed her to 'that bourne from whence no traveller returns'-leaving poor James again desolate, and more helpless than ever before; as, this time, there was no kind family in the house, and the Ardinburghs no longer invited him to their homes.
Olive Gilbert - The Narrative of Sojourner Truth
He begged me to get permission to come and see him sometimes, which I readily and heartily promised him. But when all had left him, the Ardinburghs, having some feeling left for their faithful and favorite slave, 'took turns about' in keeping him- permitting him to stay a few weeks at one house, and then a while at another, and so around.
Olive Gilbert - The Narrative of Sojourner Truth
But before Bomefree's good constitution would yield either to age, exposure, or a strong desire to die, the Ardinburghs again tired of him, and offered freedom to two old slaves-Caesar, brother of Mau-mau Bett, and his wife Betsy-on condition that they should take care of James. Sojourner declares of the slaves in their ignorance, that 'their thoughts are no longer than her finger.
Olive Gilbert - The Narrative of Sojourner Truth
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