She knew but too well why.
"Oh, my cousin! I too would pray for Le Gardeur! I too--but no
matter! I will go with you, Amelie! If the door of the Ursulines
open for you, it shall open for Heloise de Lotbiniere also."
"I have no right to say nay, Heloise, nor will I," replied Amelie,
embracing her; "you are of my blood and lineage, and the lamp of
Repentigny is always burning in the holy chapel to receive broken-
hearted penitents like you and me!"
"Oh, Heloise, do not you also leave us! Stay till to-morrow!"
exclaimed the agitated girls, amazed at this new announcement.
"My mind is made up; it has long been made up!" replied Heloise. "I
only waited the marriage of Amelie before consummating my resolution
to enter the convent. I go now to comfort Amelie, as no other
friend in the world can comfort her. We shall be more content in
the midst of our sorrows to be together."
It was in vain to plead with or to dissuade them. Amelie and
Heloise were inexorable and eager to be gone. They again kissed
their companions, with many tears bidding them a last farewell, and
the two weeping girls, hiding their heads under their veils, left
the bright mansion that was their home, and proceeded with hasty
steps towards the Convent of the Ursulines.
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