The story is about a slave owners' life as a wife to a plantation owner, that has been fortunate to inherit another plantation from his father. The family now owns two plantations and the demands are high. During his time running the plantations he has been stretched to assure the plantations run well and prosperous. His family and especially the men, were very controlling and somewhat promiscuous. Being heavy drinkers of the liquor, they have allowed the alcohol to take over their lives and this has caused for uncontrolled abuse towards his wife. During the time of running the plantations, his wife becomes close to one of the slave girls and allows the slave girl to assist with setting up parties and events. Being involved with the various assignments, has brought the wife close to the slave girl. The slave girl is with child and the misses finds it in her heart to become close to the girl. The slave girl sees a lot of the inner action with the mister and becomes close as well. Later the misses become tired of the abuse and seeks help to stop it. With all that she has experience, she has seen it all.
