"He will ask you questions, but you must be careful what you tell him. Remember, he is not one of us, and he mustn't learn too much."
"Yah, massa! I understand. What's his name?"
"Dean."
"Dat's a funny name. I never heard the like."
"Yes, you have. Dan's like it."
"So it am, massa! Dat's a fac'."
"Now, youngster, I am going to leave you in the company of Pompey here, who will do his best to make you comfortable and happy."
"When are you coming back for me?" asked Dean, apprehensively.
"Well, that depends upon circumstances. You'd better not trouble yourself about that. Perhaps in a week, perhaps in a month. In the meantime you will have free board, and won't have to work for a living. There are a good many who would like to change places with you."