Do it for my sake, for, in spite of all your faults, I love you, and you are my father." The first words of affection which had greeted his ear for many long years made the wretched man weep, as he answered: "Lenora, I have sworn to reform, and I will keep my vow.

During one of my drunken revels, in St.Louis, a dream of home came over me, and when I became sober I started for Connecticut.

There I heard where and what your mother was.

I had no wish ever to meet her again, for though I greatly erred in my conduct toward her, I think she was always the most to blame.

You I remembered with love, and I longed to see you once more, to hear again the word 'father,' and know that I was not forgotten.