64 THE FLORAL TELEGRAPH. 
I have repaired my error by my good 
works, as I have already washed it 
out by penance and repentance, this 
Garden will be again placed under 
the care of man, and weeds will no 
longer choke up these unvisited flow¬ 
ers, and totally conceal my favourite 
Violets from the gladdening beams of 
the sun. 
“ I was present at the birth of 
Violetta, and, from that moment, 
adopted her as my own.” 
“ Stop, madam,” said I, “ I am 
under a little dilemma. I mention 
it with all manner of delicacy. I 
have hinted to you before that, with 
the exception of my numerous sins, I 
