From Mas’ Daniel I got protection from the bigger boys; and from Miss Lucretia I got bread, by singing when I was hungry, and sympathy when I was abused by that termagant, who had the reins of government in the kitchen.
Douglass expresses gratitude for the protection and support he received from two individuals during his childhood.
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The anti-slavery platform had performed its work, and my voice was no longer needed.
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