I thought she would be likely to tell it to other teachers, and it would help them.

But though I had it always in mind, and made very earnest efforts to find her, I never succeeded until last week.

You know, children, it is ten years since I came here to be your pastor, and last week I learned that during all this time I have been living within twenty miles of the lady whom I have so long been seeking.

And what else do you think I heard of her?
Why, that two weeks ago she died.

Scholars, my first thought was a sad one, that I never could thank her now.