October 1821 Summary

Harriet finally begins to realize that she is leaving. Now she is concerned that she will be discovered or that she will not be able to stop being Harriet Hemings. Then, she thinks of Thad, and she knows that she will be okay. Harriet gets a letter from Thad. Jefferson gives it to her and teases her for having a beau. He feels it is a good match, though he seems to be a little offended that no one told him about it sooner. Then, Jefferson gives her his permission in his offhanded sort of way.

November 1821. When Harriet receives letters from Thad, she is confident in her decision, but she continues to doubt her decision while she awaits his replies to her responses. Harriet knows she will miss the plantation a lot. Harriet spends most of her free time walking around the...