   Linda is saddened to learn that Mrs. Bruce has died. When Mr.
Bruce asks her to accompany him to England as Mary's nurse so
that his daughter can visit her mother's relatives, she accepts.
After arranging for her children's care, Linda goes to New York
to meet Mr. Bruce and Mary, and they begin their voyage to
England. After 12 days, they arrive in Liverpool and head to
London, where, for the first time in her life, Linda is treated
with respect and dignity and experiences "pure, unadulterated
freedom." During her visit, Linda has an opportunity to compare
the lifestyle of England's poor to that of the poor in the
United States. As the houseguest of a clergyman and his family,
she also gains a new perspective on Christianity and experiences
the true meaning of love and grace. Although she had anticipated
only a short visit, Linda remains in England for 10 months.
Linda's observation of England's poor highlights the fundamental
differences between poverty and slavery. It also underscores the
fallacy that