I earnestly trust the poor child has not thrown herself away.

I hope with all my heart it may not be so bad as at first sight if seems.

Believe me my dear sir, truly sorry for what has occurred, and I trust you will acquit me of blame.
With the deepest sympathy, I remain, Yours, sincerely, Mathilde Leblanc.
[Miss Rose Danton to Mlle.

Virginie Leblanc.

Inclosed in the preceding.] Wednesday Night.
My Darling Virginie:--When you read this, we shall have parted--perhaps forever.