They were so glad that they laughed till the tears rolled down their cheeks . ` I 'll make ye laugh , ' said Haley , laying about their heads with his riding whip . They ducked their heads , ran shouting up the bank , and were on their horses before he could reach them . ` Good evening , mas ` r , ' said Sam . ' I berry much ` spect missis be anxious ` bout us . Mas ' r Haley wo n't want us no longer . ' Then off they went as fast as their horses could gallop . It was late at night before they reached home again , but Mrs. Shelby was waiting for them . As soon as she heard the horses galloping up she ran out to the balcony . ` Is that you , Sam ? ' she called . ` Where are they ? ' ` Mas ' r Haley 's a-restin ' at the tavern . He 's drefful fatigued , missis . ' ` And Eliza , Sam ? ' ` Come up here , Sam , ' called Mr. Shelby , who had followed his wife , ` and tell your mistress what she wants to know . ' So Sam went up and told the wonderful story of how Eliza had crossed the river on the floating ice . Mr. and Mrs. Shelby found it hard to believe that such a thing was possible . Mrs. Shelby was very , very glad that Eliza had escaped . She told Aunt Chloe to give Sam and Andy a specially good supper .
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