I only told you of the law, that you might know the danger, and be on your guard. He thought he could plan to come three times a week without its being suspected. I selected a quiet nook, where no intruder was likely to penetrate, and there I taught him his A, B, C. Considering his age, his progress was astonishing. As soon as he could spell in two syllables he wanted to spell out words in the Bible. The happy smile that illuminated his face put joy into my heart.
White man is got all de sense.
He can larn easy. It ain't easy for ole black man like me. I tried to encourage him by speaking of the rapid progress he had made. I larns slow. I had no need of patience.