[Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Young Folks’ Edition by Harriet Beecher Stowe]@TWC D-Link bookUncle Tom’s Cabin, Young Folks’ Edition CHAPTER VI 5/6
But I promise you, most solemnly, to save as much, money as I can.
As soon as I have enough, I will buy you back again.' Just then Haley arrived.
Tom said a last sad good-bye to his wife and children, and got into the cart, which Haley had brought with him. As soon as Tom was seated in the cart, Haley took a heavy chain, and fastened it round his ankles.
Poor Tom had done nothing wrong, yet he was treated worse than a thief, just because he was a slave. 'You don't need to do that,' said Mrs.Shelby, 'Tom won't run away.' 'Don't know so much about that, ma'am; I've lost one already.
I can't afford to run any more risks,' replied Haley. 'Please give my love to Mas'r George,' said Tom, looking round sadly. 'Tell him how sorry I am he is not at home to say good-bye.' Master George was Mr.and Mrs.Shelby's son.
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