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1 I bent myself to the work of making money.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
2 I knew that Master Hugh was in no special need of the money that night.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
3 I had but to mention the fact to Mr. Johnson, and he forthwith advanced the money.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
4 There was no Master Hugh standing ready, the moment I earned the money, to rob me of it.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
5 After learning how to calk, I sought my own employment, made my own contracts, and collected the money which I earned.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER X
6 Rain or shine, work or no work, at the end of each week the money must be forthcoming, or I must give up my privilege.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
7 I was ready to work at night as well as day, and by the most untiring perseverance and industry, I made enough to meet my expenses, and lay up a little money every week.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
8 I was ever on the look-out for means of escape; and, finding no direct means, I determined to try to hire my time, with a view of getting money with which to make my escape.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
9 They can pray for him, pay money to have the Bible put into his hand, and missionaries to instruct him; while they despise and totally neglect the heathen at their own doors.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER XI
10 I contracted for it; I earned it; it was paid to me; it was rightfully my own; yet, upon each returning Saturday night, I was compelled to deliver every cent of that money to Master Hugh.
The Narrative of the LifeBy Frederick Douglass ContextHighlight In CHAPTER X