Master don't want to sell; but he owes this man money.

If he doesn't pay him it will end in his having to sell the house and all the slaves.

Master said he was sorry.
But missis she talked like an angel.

I'm a wicked girl to leave her so, but I can't help it.

It must be right; but if it an't right, the good Lord will forgive me, for I can't help doing it.
'Tom,' said Aunt Chloe, 'why don't you go too?
There's time.' Tom slowly raised his head and looked sorrowfully at her.
'No, no,' he said.