Harriet Ann Jacobs Mistress Quotations

My mistress was so kind to me that I was always glad to do her bidding, and proud to labor for her as much as my young years would permit.

DURING the first years of my service in Dr. Flint's family, I was accustomed to share some indulgences with the children of my mistress

When I was nearly twelve years old, my kind mistress sickened and died.