SEVEN YEARS CONCEALED. I. CHILDHOOD. I was born a slave; but I never knew it till six years of happy childhood had passed away. My father was a carpenter, and considered so intelligent and skilful in his trade, that, when buildings out of the common Hue were to be erected, he was sent for from long distances, to be head workman. On condition of paying his mistress two hundred dollars a year, and supporting himself, he was allowed to work at his trade, and manage his own affairs. His strongest wish was to purchase his children ; but, though he several times offered his hard earnings for that purpose, he never succeeded. In complexion my parents were a light shade of brownish yellow, and were termed mulattoes. They lived together in a comfortable homo ; and, though we were all slaves, I was so fondly shielded that I never dreamed I was a pieceTable of Contents Childhood 11; The Ne»* Mastph and Mistress 17; The Spates" New Year"s Day 25; VhH StATfi who PAHflfi to *HEL JUXR A MaK 28; Tite...