Lies and suffered bonds

I have finally been able to reunited with my daughter Ellen, only to find that she is not free, but has not been educated and is now the maid of Mr. Sand's eldest daughter. I was so hurt. After everything that we have been through couldn't we all just catch on break? I suppose that not until I am free will my children ever be free.

My brother William has returned. I have been working so diligently, Ellen has been so sick, and I feel that all I have time to do is to worry. But the day that William and I reunited we got Ellen and shared a moment that will forever be engrained in my mind. It truly is amazing the bonds that are created by people only through the pain that suffering brings.

I am happy to be with family and I am thankful.