It excited everywhere the most lively gratitude.

The poor enjoyed a day of happiness, and the rich enjoyed a day of pleasure, for nothing can be more blessed than Charity!" Jasmin, in replying to this letter, said: "Christ's words were, 'Ye have the poor always with you'; in pronouncing this fact, he called the world to deeds of charity, and instituted this admirable joint responsibility (solidarite), in virtue of which each man should fulfil the duty of helping his poorer neighbours.

It is this responsibility which, when the cry of hunger or suffering is heard, is most instrumental in bringing all generous souls to the front, in order to create and multiply the resources of the poor." Jasmin's success at Tonneins led to numerous invitations of a like character.

"Come over and help us," was the general cry during that winter of famine.

The barber's shop was invaded by numerous deputations; and the postman was constantly delivering letters of invitation at his door.