Year: 1864

cradle wealth. 1 dared not think neverthe-
less, of attempting to 60 near her, until it
CHANGED that | had it in M power materially
to serve banker in Lyons, who pressed me
much to pay'him visit. After much unea
siness and anxiety resolved to accept the
invitation. Once more entered Lyons, and
on this occasion with an equipage which was
not borrowed. though as handsome as my
former one. Ny friend the banker, ON being
questioned, told me that Aurora still lived in
the convent, was admired for her reserved
prOpriety of conhuct, and for her unremit
ting attention to her chid--her boy but he
also told me that her father had just died,
leaving her almost dependent on the charity
Of the abbess This recital excited in me the
most lively emotions. | took an opportunity
soon afterwards of visiting one of the ensra-
vers; who scarcely knew me, changed as |
was, but who received me warmly. | re-
father of Aurora, and to pay his deots, Civ
ing him funds for that purpose. told also
TO purchase some pieces of furniture which
knew to be priced by Aurora.


Every hour Of my stay in Lyons strengt
ened my desire to see my wife, ,and at least to
fold my by iu my arms, he feelingst len.th
became irresistible, and revealed myself to
the banker, beseeching him to find some way
of taking me to the convent. His astonish.
ment to find in me the poor, much spoken Of
bellows mender, war beyond description
Happily, however, he was acquainted with
the abbess, and assured me that it was easy
for me at least to obtain sight of my wife
Ere an hour passed away my friend had ia =
ken me there. | was introduced as a Pali
isian merchant, and beheld, with emotions
unspeakable, my wife seated in the convent
parlor, with lovely child a sleep on her
knee, in conversation with her venerable
friend. Aurora, now twenty-three years Of
age, seemed to be more lovely than ever.
had purposeiy wrapped myself closely up,
and she knew me not, though perceived an
involuntary start when she first saw me. as
if NV presence reminded her cf some once
familiar object | could not speak my
friend maintained all the conversation. But


But the boy woke he saw strangers pres
ent, and descended from his morher's knee.
Looking at me and my friend for moment,
feelings when found myself covered with
the sweet caresses, the inocent kisses, of nv
child An emotion, which had no power
to subdue, made me rise hastily, and throw
myself, with my child in my arms. at the feet
of my pale and trembling wife.


"Aurora Aurora p exclaimed in brok-
en- accents, "your child claims from you
father o, pardon pardon p The child
cIasped her knees, and seemed to plead with
me. Aurora seemed ready to faint. Her
lips quivered, and her eyes were fixed, as if
in stupcr, upon me flow of tears came to
her belief, and she answered my appeal by
throwing herself into my arms. al know
not,n she sobbed, whether you again de-
ceive me but your child pleads too power
fully-Aurora is yours %


This event closes my history. found
Aurora much Improved BY adversely, and
have tasted degree Of happiness with her
such as 10 penitepce for my past offences
could ever make me deserving Of.


Only one incident in my history. after my
reconciliation with Aurora, seems worthy of
attention. l took my son and her with me
to Paris, but at the same time, seeing it TO
be my wife's wish, bought small country
house near Lyons, for her Sometimes we
spent few weeks there, and one occasion
she invited me to go down with her to be
present at fete for which she had made
preparations. Who were our guests? The
ten engravers who were the original cause of
all hat had passed 1t was indeed day OF
pride to me when I heard Aurora thank
them for the happiness which under the agen
cy of a wonder working Providence, they
had been the means of comforting upon her.