That day he was angry he found me lying in my quarters and he was mad because I wasn't out in the field doing all the work that I was supposed to. I had one of my friends cover for me because I was feeling pretty bad. He had gone out to the filed to look for me and couldn't find me. His wife was out of town again so I knew what he was coming for. He had whipped me and then told me to stay there he would be back. I knew that I had to run I had to protect my child and me.

I tried to get up the first time, but it hurt to bad. The second time I got up trying to ignore the pain. I succeeded and then I went up to the kitchen. I knew the master would be awhile he was going to go drink his brandy because with out it he wouldn't be able to do to me what he wanted.

When I got to the kitchen Miss Susie was there and she packed me up some food, I would need some so I could keep my energy up and my baby fed. I was so happy that recently the

He then told me that I would live until our child was born, that brought a great relief. Then I asked him what would happen after that. He said then I would pay the consequences.

I was shocked and realized that behind this gut I thought mean there was a nice guy. I lived out the rest of my days there and was treated very well. My baby grew up and got an education and the master moved me into the house to be his assistant at everything.

I had my baby on the morning of a very cold day. I was so happy but yet so sad. This would be that day that I died. When I had the baby the master took it away. I waited there for him to come back I knew that he would.

I lived out the rest of my days working and being the best that I could be hoping that it would weigh his decision. I would have run again but he always was there, I didn't understand why he didn't have someone else watching me.

I probably had about a day or two walk. I had to walk during the night I was thankful that Mss Susie had given me her shoes because otherwise I would have to do without.

When he came in there he had some rope in his hands. My insides started to shake! He then told me that I was not going to die. He said that I was one of his best slaves and that our baby would need me. His said my punishment was to live those months thinking that I would die once our baby was brought into this world.

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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)