"
"Besides, Pablo, recollect that I never would have left them as long
as there was only Humphrey and I to look after them, because an
accident might have happened to one of us; but when you came to live
with us, and I found what a good, clever boy you were, and that you
were fond of us all, I then said, 'Now I can leave my sisters, for
Pablo shall take my place, and assist Humphrey to do what is required,
and to take care of them.' Am I not right, Pablo?"
"Yes, Massa Edward," replied Pablo, taking hold of Edward's wrist,
"you quite right. Pablo does love Missy Alice, Missy Edith, Massa
Humphrey, and you, Massa Edward; he love you all very much indeed; he
love you so much that he die for you! Can do no more."
"That is what I really thought of you, Pablo, and yet I am glad to
hear it from your own mouth. If you had not come to live with us, and
not proved so faithful, I could not have left to benefit my sisters;
but you have induced me to leave, and they have to thank you if I am
able to be of any service to them."
"Well, Massa Edward, you go; never mind us, we make plenty of work; do
every thing all the same as you."
"I think you will, Pablo, and that is the reason why I have agreed to
go away. But, Pablo, Billy is growing old, and you will want some more
ponies.
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