thus did the unkind step - mother humble herself and ask forgiveness of the girl she had so wronged . such was the sweetness of the girl 's disposition that she willingly forgave her step - mother , and never bore a moment 's resentment or malice towards her afterwards . the father saw by his wife 's face that she was truly sorry for the past , and was greatly relieved to see the terrible misunderstanding wiped out of remembrance by both the wrong - doer and the wronged . from this time on , the three lived together as happily as fish in water . no such trouble ever darkened the home again , and the young girl gradually forgot that year of unhappiness in the tender love and care that her step - mother now bestowed on her . her patience and goodness were rewarded at last .
the sweetness of the girl 's disposition .
why did the daughter forgive her step-mother ?
why did the daughter forgive her step-mother ?