I shall never dare to see Helen.

Forgive me, and forget this folly.

I'm sad and heavyhearted just now; it's the anniversary of Papa's death, and Mamma always suffers so much at such times that I get nervous." "It is your birthday also.

I remembered it, and ventured to bring a little token in return for the one you gave me long ago.

This is a talisman, and tomorrow I will tell you the legend concerning it.