Aarde Press

Among those present on the day set aside for sale was Major Taylor Berry, a wealthy gentleman, who traveled a long distance, to buy a maid for his wife. As was the custom, all the negroes, were taken out and placed in a line, so that, the buyers could easily, examine their good marks. Major Berry was, immediately attracted by Polly's shiny and alert appearance, and immediately negotiated with the dealer, paid the agreed price, and began to go home...