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Her prayer was finished, or it hts had taken

another turn; she arose and walked slowly towards the large hich

overlooked the garden She fixed her eyes upon the beautiful blue sky; her

countenance was bright, as though a sweet hope filled her heart, and a

rosy hue suffused her cheeks

An old man at this moment entered the roo beard fell upon his breast There was so appearance and even in his dress; for although his

doublet was of gold cloth, his whole body was enveloped in a long cloak,

whose dark color was relieved by a lining of white fur

"Good irl

"May the blessing of God always be with you, dear father," she replied

"Cohtly the sun shines"

"It is charine ourselves in the month of

May"

"It is the eve of May, father" And with a joyous s to the sky, said: "The wind has

changed; it blows froland"