The appearance of a woman for Sam did not excite any unusual attention, such occurrences in the case of others being very frequent.
"Sam," said Ellen, "come with me; I want you to do me a kindness."
"Is that you, Ellen! Whut on earth brung you here?" said Sam in great astonishment.
"I have an enemy, Sam, that is seeking to do me great injury, and I need your help."
"All right, Ellen; I'm your man. I'll kill any nigger that does you harm," said Sam.
"Don't say that, Sam, unless you mean it," said Ellen.
"Try me," was Sam's laconic response.
"Well, we'll see. Sam, my enemy is a woman."
"A woman! I don't like the idea of killing a woman, but if you say so, I'll do it. I've done many a shady thing, but I ain't come to that yet."
"I thought you would back out, Sam."