Caecilia Beriglio, (1824, 1872) was a salt miner in Paris.
Caecilia believed in Calvinism.
She earned enough to live a decent life and never worried too much to meet ends. She belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. People saw Caecilia as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which she did for friends. She was strong, beautiful, and long lived. She had an unbending mind, always reaching their goal.
Caecilia, 30 years old, salt miner, became the new leader of the family.
At the age of 39, Caecilia looked for a child to adopt. Caecilia found a very small girl named Caecilia left alone. Caecilia became part of the family from now on. Later, Caecilia had a affair with a neighbour. A little while after, Caecilia found a secret spring. On the first day of the month after, Caecilia fell in love with Patrick, a charming man, 36 years old, a basket maker. Both married and lived together from now on.
The same day, Caecilia got pregnant and gave birth to an adorable baby boy, but he was weak and died the first night. Caecilia got heartbroken.
9 years later, Caecilia understood that only by helping each other one can truly live. At the same time, Caecilia accepted to shelter a travelling family for a few weeks. Later, Caecilia began to drink often.
At the same time, Caecilia got pregnant and gave birth to an adorable baby boy, but he was weak and died the first night. Caecilia got heartbroken.