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After the gra Tennis the next day

The desire to see Herly than the knowledge of being missed by her father

Only the separation from Thyone rendered the departure difficult, for thefor which she had long yearned, and most sorely missed in her co she did or said

The ladly have done all that lay in her power to lighten Hermon's sad fate, yet she persisted in her determination to return speedily to her old husband in Pelusium

But she did not fully realize how difficult this departure would be for her until the blind ht, if the stars were in the sky, and if she really intended to leave hi syer restrain her tears Daphne, too, covered her face, and iht not sob aloud

So it seemed a boon to both when Herht on deck

This desire contained a summons to action, and to be able to bestir themselves in useful service appeared like a favour to Thyone and Daphne

Without calling upon a slave, a female servant, or even Chrysilla for the smallest office, the two prepared a couch on deck for the blind er arm, he went up into the open air

There he stretched both arht breeze, and thirstily eave hih of relief, he said: "Everything has not grown black yet A delightful feeling of pleasure takes possession even of the blind man when the open air refreshes him and the arms his blood in the sunshine of your kindness"

"And s are still in prospect," Daphne assured him "Just think what rapture it will be when you are per a period of darkness!"

"When--" repeated Her as he spoke

"Itwith confident assurance fro so stars, so expanse of the water, in which the reflection of the heavenly bodies shi, silvery radiance, "yes, Here with you then? You may shake your head, but I would take your place quickly and with joyous courage There is a proof of the existence of the gods, which so exactly suits the hour when you will again see, enjoy, admire what this dreary darkness now hides froer knohich one How often I have thought of it since this cruel misfortune befell you! And now--"