He repayed the Youth's attentions by instructing him in various sciences; The Novice received his lessons with docility; Ambrosio was every day more charmed with the vivacity of his Genius, the simplicity of his manners, and the rectitude of his heart: In short He loved him with all the affection of a Father.

He could not help sometimes indulging a desire secretly to see the face of his Pupil; But his rule of self-denial extended even to curiosity, and prevented him from communicating his wishes to the Youth.
'Pardon my intrusion, Father,' said Rosario, while He placed his basket upon the Table; 'I come to you a Suppliant.

Hearing that a dear Friend is dangerously ill, I entreat your prayers for his recovery.

If supplications can prevail upon heaven to spare him, surely yours must be efficacious.' 'Whatever depends upon me, my Son, you know that you may command.
What is your Friend's name ?' 'Vincentio della Ronda.' ''Tis sufficient.

I will not forget him in my prayers, and may our thrice-blessed St.Francis deign to listen to my intercession!--What have you in your basket, Rosario ?' 'A few of those flowers, reverend Father, which I have observed to be most acceptable to you.