She chose not, whether Jefferson lied or not, does not matter.
She, if free, would probably have ended up back in Africa, or worse.
As it was, she was better off than 99% of white people in America. Almost half of them were in bondage.
She was the half sister of his deceased white wife.
It is easy to suggest that she may have felt a moral, even familial, connection, or perhaps, obligation, although ravished at a young age.
Think about it.
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