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 will also I hope have the goodness to pardon me; to speak of what we love, is a foible we are all, particularly a parent, liable to; and some years hence, when he is himself perhaps a parent, he will be able to make allowances for its being indulged."

"You do not know my heart (said de Sevignie, with warmth), or you would not suppose I could not now make these allowances:—cold and unfeeling indeed should I consider that soul which was not proud, which did not boast of, such a treasure as you possess."

After dinner, when the heat of the sun had declined, they walked out to the garden; and from thence ascended by an easy path to the summit of the hill which overlooked it, to enjoy the lovely prospect and the fresh breeze that played around so delightful after the oppressive warmth of an autumnal day.