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of Lyons five years beforehand termina-
ling thy questions by inguiring what had
become OF Aurora and her family learn.
cd that Der father had lately died; that
losses on one hand, and ostentation on the
other. joined to the sums he had lavshed
on the education Of his daughter, had left
his affairs so embarrassed, that Aurora, at
his disease, found herself almost without
resource, and in some measure dependent
On the benevolence Of the Abbess Of the
convent where she had taken refuge.
was also informed, that although whenever
Aurora appeared, she was still the object
OF general applause, she conducted herself
with SO much propriety, that she was not
less respected tbnn admired. The bellows
, mender, it was observed, had suffered her
to remain tranquil since. the trial. without
attempting 20 reclaim his lost rights.
| did not listen to these recitas without
the most lively emotions. During five
J years residence in the capital, young, am
bilious, as well as deeply enamored Of An.
rora, the ardor OF my efforts to acquire for.
tune which might give me the right of re.
claiming her loved, had absorbed my mind;
but nv abode OF Lyons and the unsuspec-
ted testimony of all with whom CONVEX.
sed in favor Of my wife, awakened every
latent sentiment of tenderness in my bosom.
The image Of Aurora of her whom had
deceived, but whom | adored-again occu.
pied every thought ofmy soul-again throb.
bed in every pnlse!-l felt how worthless
was the acquisition of wealth, which she
should refuse to share. telt, that she was
necessary to my existence; and my child
was never to fold him IN my arms!-nev-
er to feel the endearinents OF him who Ow
ed TO me life, Never to know those pa
rental transports which, though | had not
experienced, my heart told me must be ex.
qulsite! | could bear these cruel reflec-
tons no longer; determined to behold
Aurora and my child.
!, One of the engruvers by my order, as
sembled her fathers creditors, and dis
charged all his debts; purchasing for me
al the same time certain pieces OF furniture,
t to which long habit associated an idea OF
value TO the mind Of Aurora--this was the
J least difficult part Of my enterprise.
J The merchant who had given to me go
= satisfactory an account Of Aurora. was a
, man generally esteemed. 1t struck me
that might choose him for my confdant,
e pursue. | knew that his name alone was
t sufficient to smooth every obstacle in my
2 path. He was IN possession OF q beautiful
j pavilion on the Rhone. requested an
Y interview in the most solitary walks of his
! grounds and having obtained his promise
of most ,nv,oIabc secrecy-"You have
hitherto" said I. "seen IN your friend, a
: merchant who. still young, owes to his Ia
ents, and his probl'y, al aifluent and hon.
orable fortune. 1t has been my fate IN ap
{ pear in a mask to the eyes OF those whose
: esteem most value. had deceived my
mistress; lie. me no longer impose upon my
: friend. You have spoken to me Of Aurora
, 10 a manner the most favorable: you know
I The half of her history; hear the remainder.
You see before you the unfortunate bellows
r member, chosen BY set of young wags as
the instrument of their vengeance" At
; this unexpected declaration, my friend
! started back with surprise. 1t was easy
, for me to read in his CountenaCce the sem
, sa,ions that agi,ated his mind. II am IN
, debted," continued |. ITO nature for some
, talents, which have improved by self
education and sludy-,he generosity of my
r EMPLOYERS, and fortune, have done the rest.
am, as you know, about to leave Lyons,
but am firmly decided not TO depart
without Aurora. You enjoy the esteem
and confidence of the public; you will be
S the mediator of your friend with Aurora,
{ and shall owe my happiness to your inter-
I vention."
D The banker, when he recovered from his
establishment, assured me that he had no
2 doubt of effectlng The reconciliation so ar
. IDENTIFY desired. The Abbess of the con-
. vent where Aurora resides" said he, "hon-
ors me with certain degree of friendship;
it is not late; we are near Lyons; let us
2 order horses, and we shall soon be able TO
| arrange with Aurora, herself, the points
which seem to you at present SO embarras.
sing. adopted this project with fond
avldny. was now no less eoger for on
D interview than had once been anxious to
{ avoid it. burnt with Impotence to gaze
d on Aurora and my child!
!, The Merchant was announced at the
b. convent under his real name; and myself
. as the principal Of great commercial house
at Paris. We were admitted. All wha,
d picture presented itself to my view. Al
o rora, the enchanting Aurora, in all the
J. pride o! a beauty of twenty.three years OF
;, age, occupied a seat near the venerable
: Abbess. A lovely child slept on her knees
}. and seemed SO entirely to absorb all the
g attention Of its mother that she scarcely
y thought Of returning The usual salula,ons
I The first instant that she threw her eyes
; on me, remarked distinctly, from her in
voluntary starting, that my presence re-
: called some disagreable ideas; but intro.
e duced by man whom she we'll knew, and
Q who was honored with general esteem, and
: presented as the principal of commercial
/ house Of Paris, those circumstances, to-
o gether with the shade of twilight, so com
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