Forbidden Journey South

ow. She spoke to us all in a harsh manner and even struck several house servants on occasion. I hated what Master had turned her into. I listened just out of sight as she scolded her new mistres

s could be good for our operation. We could use her.

e corner. "Can I be

ut it did not cover her innocence. She looked almost childlike in her confusion. "I'm not sure. Isabella was s

d caught doing something wrong. She wrung her hands in her dress as she waited

ther's home was much smaller but I worked in the kitchen for sometim

never met a white will

ren I should have some task to occupy my day. I am not much good in the field and my brothers h

ver heard of such a thing. What a beautiful sight to see a white serve slaves. Her father must not have thought much of her to put her to work. I g

k in the kitchen I will show you the

he said as she ran

out as we appro

aking as Mistress came into view behind me. "Mistress, how can I

o work here with you today." I

was amazing. I am sure I can be of help to you

ed as she tentativ

Ada shook her head in disbelief when M

ked in my father's kitchen. I can do whatever task you

gani?" (What kind of trickery i

nasema mwacheni afanye kazi. Mwalimu atamnyoosha baadaye. Mtumie mwanakondoo huyu wa kufurahisha." (She practically

d-day meal telling me Mas

eclined in the chair behind his desk. Smoke from

man who was bigger than himself. I learned over the years to make myself as small as possible. Never l

g and will need a watchful eye. We do not want a repeat of history here." He

his hand in dismissal. Great, now I am in char

those who worked in the field. But she served each one herself. Ada said she worked much harder than my white she had ever seen. She never turned down a task no matter the difficulty. She