Why, that women are to exert their influence in private life, to allay the excitement which exists on this subject, and to quench the flame of sympathy in the hearts of their fathers, husbands, brothers and sons.
Grimké discusses the role of women in mitigating the tensions surrounding slavery within their families.
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