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 her steps; by doing as she has done, you will more truly prove your love, your reverence for her, than by passing years in fruitless lamentations over her tomb. Like her then, I again repeat, exert yourself; let the smile of your countenance again gladden the hearts of your friends, and your ear be again open to the voice of cheerfulness."

"She set me a glorious example indeed, (said Madame D'Alembert, on whom the language of the venerable man appeared to have made a deep impression); and in future I will strive to follow it."

"Do, (cried Father Bertrand) if you wish to retain your present blessings."

"My blessings!" repeated she mournfully.

"Yes, (resumed he) the many blessings you still possess."—Madame D'Alembert sighed deeply at those words, and shook her head with an air that seemed to imply a doubt of what he asserted.

"Amongst the least of these blessings