I have not said much about Nat.  Poor little fellow!  He was quite reconciled to his lot, and had become completely one of us.  We had as much affection for him as if he had been our brother.  I took a special interest in him, as he was my pupil; and I devoted a part of every day to teaching him.  He was very obedient, and always did his best to learn his lessons; so that it was quite a pleasure for me to instruct him.