Democratic Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1881 — A Sad Case. [ARTICLE]

A Sad Case.

Miss Grace Miller is well known as a young lady of culture and refinement, and as a member of one of Cincinnati’s oldest and wealthiest families. Her accomplishments and charms have made her a favorite wherever she is known. For some time past she has been afflicted with a soreness of the eyes that threatened serious trouble, if not permanent blindness, and has been treated by a skillful optician of this city. On a recent evening, as we are informed, after passing a few hours pleasantly with her family, Miss Miller retired. In the morning she did not make her appearance, ana her maid was sent to call her. When awakened, Miss Miller said: “Why, Mary, why do you call me so early?” “It isn’t early, Miss Grace,” replied the maid. “It is quite late. lam sent to wake you.” “But, Mary, it is so dark; it must be quite early. Open the blinds; let in the sun; let me see the daylight” “Yes, Miss Grace,” said the maid -“the shutters are now open, the sun beams in; don’t you see it? Or what is the matter? Can’t you see? Do your eyes trouble you?” “O yes, Mary,” replied the afflicted girl; “I pan not see. Oh I must be blind,” and she gave an agonizing shriek that brought the family to her room. The truth alas! was soon known. In a night almost, Miss Grace Miller had been stricken blind. The case is one of such sadness as words cannot describe. We give the simple facts as related to us upon good authority, and can only say that sympathy, the deepest and most sincere, is offered in this hour of great affliction.— Cincinnati Letter.