“They belong to us. They’re our slaves.” Ruth Brinton rose, wiped her hands, and studied the women. She could remember when she was that age, burdened with perplexities, and thought: How much greater theirs must be. To her husband she said, “It would be quite improper for us to hold slaves. It would be against the will of God.” And then began the great debate which would ultimately invade every legislature, every church and every home.
