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She never allowed me to go there without giving me bread enough to make good the deficiencies of a day or two.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
Source
gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “She never allowed me to go there without giving me bread enough to make good the deficiencies of a day or two.”
Editor's note · Context
Aunt Mary's kindness is emphasized as she ensured Douglass had enough food to sustain him, reflecting the importance of support among enslaved individuals.
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