Booker T. Washington: “You go into the North to-day, and you will find very few coloured men at that work.”

These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.

I knew that if we failed it would injure the whole race.

This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.

I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.