I loved her very much; she was such a clinging little thing, and had soft brown eyes like yours, my dear.

I did not think, when I left my wife and children in our happy home at Candiac, that I should be detained here so long, or that death would have visited my house ere I returned.

We were so happy in that far away home in France; my thoughts are ever turning back thither.

Pray Heaven I may soon bring this war to a successful termination, and may then return to end my days in peace in that fair spot, surrounded by those I love so well!" This little speech touched Corinne's heart, and she lifted her face and gave the bereaved father a kiss of sympathy, the tears hanging upon her own long lashes.

He squeezed her hand and returned the salute with warmth.