Linda's relationship to william

William is Linda's brother. They are both very close to each other. William like Linda was one of Dr. Flints slaves. He watched over Linda's children after she went into hiding and during the time that they were in prison. William and Linda's children were sold to Mr. Sands, (the father of the Children), who had promised to free them. Mr. Sands however did not free them and while they were up in the norhtern states William ran away. Linda has a strong trust in her brother William, she sent Benny to stay whith him in California and throughout her life they confided in one another.