God knows where he lies . Kneeling there George bent his head , in shame and sorrow . ` Here me , dear God , ' he said , ` from this day , I will do what one man can to drive out the curse of slavery from this land . ' CHAPTER XX GEORGE SHELBY FREES HIS SLAVES George Shelby wrote a little note to his mother , telling her that he was coming home . He tried to write about Uncle Tom , but he could not ; tears blinded him , and sobs choked him . On the day he was expected every one was in a state of bustle and excitement . Aunt Chloe in a new print dress , and clean white apron walked round the supper-table , making sure that everything was right . Her black face shone with joy at the thought of seeing Uncle Tom again . ` I 'm thinking my old man wo n't know the boys and the baby , ' she said . Mrs. Shelby sighed . Ever since the letter had come from George she had had a very sad heart . She felt sure something must be wrong . ` He wo n't know the baby , my old man wo n't , ' said Chloe again , ` Why , it 's five years since they took him . ' Just then the sound of wheels was heard . ` It 's Mas ' r George , ' cried Aunt Chloe , running to the window in great excitement . Mrs. Shelby ran to the door . As George met her he put his arms round her , and kissed her tenderly . Aunt Chloe stood behind anxiously looking out into the darkness . ` Oh , poor Aunt Chloe , ' said George , gently taking her hard , black hand between both his own . ` I 'd have given all my fortune to have brought Uncle Tom home with me ; but he has gone to a better country . '
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