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What was the good man's consternation, therefore, just as he had motioned to the ladies to be seated, and was taking out his pocket-handkerchief to wipe his mouth, so as to proceed to his introductory speech in good order, when Madame de Thoux upset the whole plan, by throwing her arms around George's neck, and letting all out at once, by saying, "O, George! don't you know me?
"A very fine young man," said George, "notwithstanding the curse of slavery that lay on him. He sustained a first rate character, both for intelligence and principle. I know, you see," he said; "because he married in our family." "What sort of a girl?" said Madame de Thoux, eagerly. "A treasure," said George; "a beautiful, intelligent, amiable girl. Very pious.
P.S. It will be a satisfaction to some mother, also, to state, that some inquiries, which were set on foot by Madame de Thoux, have resulted recently in the discovery of Cassy's son. Being a young man of energy, he had escaped, some years before his mother, and been received and educated by friends of the oppressed in the north. He will soon follow his family to Africa. The Liberator
My mother had brought her up, and trained her as carefully, almost, as a daughter. She could read and write, embroider and sew, beautifully; and was a beautiful singer." "Was she born in your house?" said Madame de Thoux. "No. Father bought her once, in one of his trips to New Orleans, and brought her up as a present to mother. She was about eight or nine years old, then.
"Did you ever know of his having perhaps, you may have heard of his having a mulatto boy, named George?" "O, certainly, George Harris, I know him well; he married a servant of my mother's, but has escaped, now, to Canada." "He has?" said Madame de Thoux, quickly. "Thank God!" George looked a surprised inquiry, but said nothing. Madame de Thoux leaned her head on her hand, and burst into tears.
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