"I am very sorry you have occasion. But you cannot forgive people unless you have occasion."
"How can I then?"
"By going to Jesus, just as the sick people went to Him in the old time, and getting cured, as they did. 'If thou canst believe; all things are possible to him that believeth.'"
Matilda steadied her trembling little lips, and stood listening.
"Haven't you opportunities to do kindnesses?" Mr. Richmond then said, softly. Matilda looked up and bowed her head a little. Perhaps lips were not ready.
"Do you use them well?"
"I think not, Mr. Richmond—lately."
"You know, you can do kindness indoors as well as out of doors, and to disagreeable people as well as to nice people. We are commanded to be followers of God, as dear children."
The tears gathered again.
"See how much kindness you can do. No matter whether it is deserved or not. That is no part of the question. And have you not opportunity to learn something?"