They have passed away , and left me tranquil and contented . '' `` And they will again , '' said Caleb . `` But , father ! Oh , my good gentle father , bear with me , if I am wicked ! '' said the Blind Girl . `` This is not the sorrow that so weighs me down ! '' Her father could not choose but let his moist eyes overflow ; she was so earnest and pathetic . But he did not understand her yet . `` Bring her to me , '' said Bertha . `` I can not hold it closed and shut within myself . Bring her to me , father ! '' She knew he hesitated , and said , `` May . Bring May ! '' May heard the mention of her name , and , coming quietly towards her , touched her on the arm . The Blind Girl turned immediately , and held her by both hands . `` Look into my face , Dear heart , Sweet heart ! '' said Bertha . `` Read it with your beautiful eyes , and tell me if the truth is written on it . '' `` Dear Bertha , yes ! '' The Blind Girl , still upturning the blank sightless face , down which the tears were coursing fast , addressed her in these words : `` There is not , in my soul , a wish or thought that is not for your good , bright May !
There is not , in my soul , a grateful recollection stronger than the deep remembrance which is stored there of the many many times when , in the full pride of sight and beauty , you have had consideration for Blind Bertha , even when we two were children , or when XXXXX was as much a child as ever blindness can be !
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