A great many people think so . I do myself . I wish there was not a slave in the land . But then , I do n't know what is to be done about it . ' ` Papa , you are such a good man , and so noble and kind . Could n't you go all around and try and persuade people to do right about this ? When I am dead , papa , then you will think of me , and do it for my sake . ' ` When you are dead , Eva ! Oh , child , do n't talk to me so . ' ` Promise me at least , father , that Tom shall have his freedom , as soon as I am gone . ' ` Yes , dear , I will do anything you wish . Only do n't talk so . ' Miss Ophelia and Eva had been to church together . Miss Ophelia had gone to her room to take off her bonnet , while Eva talked to her father . Suddenly Mr. St. Clare and his little girl heard a great noise coming from Miss Ophelia 's room . A minute later she appeared , dragging Topsy behind her . ` Come out here ' she was saying . ' I will tell your master . ' ` What is the matter now ? ' asked Mr. St. Clare .
` The matter is that I can not be plagued with this child any longer ' said Miss XXXXX .
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