Desiree's Baby

Monsieur had found Desiree asleep at the gateway of Valmondé, and when Désirée awoke, she could do little but cry for “Dada.” People believe that a passing band of Texans had abandoned her, but Madame Valmondé believes only that Providence sent her this beautiful, gentle, and affectionate child because she lacked children of her own.

Monsieur and Madame Valmonde raised Desiree as their own child.