. Men and women of deep piety. ted. Soon after, she was on her her request, Mr. Berry was granted the privilege of buyinghimself and family free. To do this he labored hard, work-ing in fields until two oclock at night, or making trustworthy, he was allowed meager wages by his mis-tress. In time he redeemed all his family. Amanda in lateryears used to say she had more reason to shout than otherfolks, because she was bought twice and set free twice. Theexcellent qualities of character seen in her father re-appearedin his oldest daughter. The Bible was read every Sunday
. Men and women of deep piety. ted. Soon after, she was on her her request, Mr. Berry was granted the privilege of buyinghimself and family free. To do this he labored hard, work-ing in fields until two oclock at night, or making trustworthy, he was allowed meager wages by his mis-tress. In time he redeemed all his family. Amanda in lateryears used to say she had more reason to shout than otherfolks, because she was bought twice and set free twice. Theexcellent qualities of character seen in her father re-appearedin his oldest daughter. The Bible was read every Sunday in their cabin, and thevoice of prayer was often heard. Amandas education beganwhen she was eight years old, but her continuance at schoolwas very limited. Hard work from childhood up was herunvaried lot. At a revival meeting she was blessedly con-verted. But she was timid, and her faith weak. Moreover,because of her color, the class-leader made her wait until lastto testify. This made her too late to prepare her mistress 384. Amanda Smith Amanda Smith . 387 dinner, so she had to give up about the only means of gracethere was to help her, and the result was she backslid. Reading a book of infidel arguments was poison to heryoung mind, and her heart was hardened. Through the unfaithfulness of an aunt, Amandas sisterFrances was sold into slavery. Though earning only six dol-lars per month, Amanda undertook the redemption of her sis-ter. Having found $300 and returned it to the owner, shewas given a reward of $50. So the debt was paid, and hersister set free. When not yet eighteen years old she was married to One of their two children lived. He was a drink-ing man, who made life quite unpleasant. He went away tothe war, and never returned. When upon a sick-bed, a dream or vision was the causeof her again turning to the Lord. She went to an altar, butdid not find peace. Strong willed, she clung to her own prideand plans. After long fasting and praying, in desperation sh
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