I was afraid I was going blind--and yesterday I _did_ go blind.

I'll never see again.

And you're kind to me.

I wish--I wish--why, what shall I _do_ ?" "Ma'am," said Sim Gage, "I didn't know, and you didn't know.

Can you ever forgive me fer what I've done to you ?" "Forgive you--what do you mean ?" she said.