The effect of her story was in this respect a curious one for a confession to produce: it had added to the affection which they had previously entertained for her, an appreciation of the nobility of her character which they had not then possessed.
Paul's heart yearned after its mistress in her self-humiliation and voluntary banishment as never before.

This impassioned and most human woman, who had shown herself capable of wrong, and, also, of most generous renunciation, had struck a deeper chord in his breast than had ever vibrated to the touch of the flawless seraph he had supposed her to be.
Having canvassed all possible methods of reaching Ida in her flight, it was decided by Paul and his aunt to begin by advertising, and that same day the following notice was inserted in all the daily papers of Brooklyn and New York;-- "IDA S----R .-- All is forgiven; only come back.

We cannot live without you.

For pity's sake at least write to us.
"Miss L---- AND PAUL." This advertisement was to remain in the papers till forbidden.

If Ida was anywhere in the two cities or vicinity, the chances were that it would fall under the notice of herself or some of her family.