he also knew that Hank would never call any earthly man “master.” That simple fact gnawed away at the soul of Garfield Clarkson. Though every other black on his plantation dutifully referred to him as “Massa Clarkson,” every time he heard Jake’s father’s quiet “Mister Clarkson,” the proud white man silently seethed with resentment. He hated it that he could not break the proud fool’s spirit. In time he came to hate Hank all the more that he was hardworking, diligent, and obedient. He hated him because