The Heifelmeyers had risen in wealth and prominence in 1852 by benefit of Margaret’s family. Patricia Heifelmeyer was fourteen years old, the daughter of a proper English mother, Margaret, and a very rigid German father. When Klaus Heifelmeyer was home, he told Margaret and Patricia, “I’m working. Leave me alone. I am not to be disturbed for any reason,” as the study door closed.
Margaret would gather courage to knock on the door, “Klaus, Cook has lunch ready.” She was met with protest for any interruption. Business meetings were always secret, since Klaus was one of the heads of the Underground Railroad in the area. Klaus spent most of his time “out in the field” dealing with any problems and making sure the slaves were being treated fairly.
Margaret, pulled up her long, brown hair and worked it into a different style each day. If her dress soiled, even a little, she was off to change. Her speech was precise, her manners genteel. She was always immaculate and very proper, and she tried to raise Patricia the same.
Her father, Klaus, on the other hand, was quite businesslike; his mind was always on his work in the Underground Railroad. Being a station master, he was fully dedicated to the cause; it consumed him. Keeping his involvement from everyone a secret had taken an emotional toll on him. Under the estate, Klaus had rooms constructed for those slaves who were too scared to stay in the barn. They were better accommodations than slaves were used to, especially those escaping from their masters.
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