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inside, she noticed Mr. Chardley's



                                                                                                                                         bedroom light was on. It was strange




                                                                                                                                         for there to be light in his room so



                                                                                                                                         late at night. She tried not to worry



                                                                                                                                         about it too much and made her way




                                                                                                                                         to bed.



                                                                                                                                            The following night, Mizzie waited




            the next night. He told her to meet                                                                                          until she was sure the whole house



            him just outside the plantation gate                                                                                         was asleep. She made sure every



            and he would lead her the rest of                                                                                            light was off  and that she did not




            the way. Jomo kissed Mizzie, said                                                                                            hear anyone moving. She quickly



            goodnight and made his way back                                                                                              went into her room and packed a




            home. Mizzie quietly made her way                                                                                            small bag. She said a little prayer



            back to her room. Before she went                                                                                            and made her way out of  the house.
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