CHAPTER THREE

The morning came and Somei opened his eyes. He called to Davram.

"I am right here."

"I cannot see, Davram."

"What can I do?"

"Stay. Listen."

"I am listening. I will not leave."

"Take my book. You must see the world. Learn to read it. You will suffer on your way, but you will overcome. You are good. Ivishinai."

"Ivishinai."

"You must be kind to others. Never forget that."

"I will never forget."

Somei nodded and the green of his eyes grew darker and he was dead. Davram knelt before him all through the day and into the night, until the morning light crept through the window again. Then he rose and walked out of the hut, knowing sorrow for the first time.