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"Oh, if I could have seen him once more! If he had parted with me in

kindness, it would not be so intolerable. But to remember his stern,

sad face, as last I saw it; oh, how can I bear it I To have it

haunting me through life, like a horrible specter; no friendly words

to cherish; no final message; all gloom and anger. Oh, how shall I

bear it!" And she fell on Charon's neck and wept bitterly.