Perhaps you may find that in his company, the
loneliness in your own hearts may depart."
202 The woman who had first spoken came before The Young Speaker and
fell to her knees. "Oh, Lord," she cried, "forgive me, for your servant
has erred. Please put your blessing on me, that I may do your will."
203 "It is not MY forgiveness you must ask," insisted The Young
Speaker, "but that one you have offended. But because I know that you
will do what is right and in the future never accuse anyone until you
know the facts, I will bestow on you The Lords Blessing."
204 He touched her on each shoulder, then, the forehead. The woman
rose, took his hand, and kissed it. The Young Speaker went over to the
other one, who had again seated herself on the bench and blessed her,
also. Then the two women departed, going over to the man at the fence.
205 The Young Speaker turned back to Bullet. "Now, as I was saying," he
started but Bullet raised his hand.
206 "Never mind!" he sighed, "Never mind! It's alright. Lords, I'd like
to have your Power, to know what you know!"
207 "You don't know what you're saying," The Young Speaker told him.
"You don't know what you're asking for. You can't imagine what it's
like. I dream of being like other people, of having some surprises, of
feeling some mystery. But the moment I touch someone, or the moment I
come within reach of someone, I know them- I know their past, their
present, and their future. I know every hour they have in this world,
all their fears, all their joys.
208 Can you imagine what it's like to send a friend on a mission and
know that he's going to The Lords, but you can't tell his family, or,
him? No, you don't want my power. It has it's good parts, it
has its wonderful parts but for everything you pay a price. How would
you