LA MERVEILLE DES FLEURS

Page 48. Biirger calls modesty, " The Marvelous Flower," more precious than gold or gems, for the possessor becomes like unto an angel. Modesty is an adorning grâce, a guard to virtue, and seldom dwells in a heart that is not pure and noble.

"O fragrant flower!

I will bless the hour Which thy modest life has perfumed for me;

And the valley I tread

Shall hâve sweetness shed O'er its lonely path when I think of thee."

— LouiSA P. HOPKINS.

Page 49. 24. Que de fois: How many times.