" "So, we now need not just your cheap currency but some solid work out of you. We are putting the two of you to work tomorrow, tending and harvesting...the crops that your heroes from Spain and England brought here for cash crops or to feed their slaves. You will be OUR slaves. It's only fair; I think you'd agree if you could see it from our viewpoint...our history. So, white devils, sleep well tonight; you will need all the rest you can get for tomorrow."We weren't sure whether this was a joke. The fabric went from stark white to ruby. Corinne grabbed at her other sleeve and teared it off without hesitation, finishing to clean the cuts and lashes. She hesitated a moment, looking about her, and finally grabbed the overcoat, wrapping it around Rosees arms. She pushed her hand under the girls knees and shoulders and scooped her up, nestling her safely in her arms before carrying her upstairs. Once at the girls room, she had another moment of hesitation. She finally decided against it and. Jake was on deck waiting for Mr Hatherly’s agent and was surprised that it was a young lady.“Mr White?,” she approached Jake, who acknowledged that he was, “Anna Smith, Mr Hatherly reserved a cabin for me.”“Yes, Miss Smith, if you’ll follow me.”There were already four other passengers on board. Jake had instructed his agent that there were no berths available on this trip, but a couple of ladies and their maids had insisted that they would be on board.“Honestly Mr White, it was like facing a. I smiled and told her I’d love to have her company. She sat on a stack of pillows next to the chair. Kids running around, everyone busy eating and enjoying dinner, we chatted mostly about her job in Chicago and the trip with her parents. She was enjoying her time off and was looking forward to her evening. All I could say is I was looking forward to it too. I excused myself to take my plate back upstairs when I ran into Jennifer by the sink. “So, what items did Katie happen to purchase at.