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646 J A M E S [ 1929-1932 ]upon it a replica in sugar of Ulysses with ten candles, did not revive hisspirits.His melancholy was, however, suddenly relieved on February 15, 1932.Helen Joyce, after a difficult pregnancy, gave birth to a son, who wasnamed in his grandfather's honor Stephen James Joyce. In some sensethe birth seemed to countervail John Joyce's death, and James wrote thesame day his most moving poem: 169Ecce PuerOf the dark pastA boy is born.With joy and griefMy heart is torn.Calm in his cradleThe living lies.May love and mercyUnclose his eyes!Young life is breathedUpon the glass,The world that was notComes to pass.A child is sleeping;An old man gone.O, father forsaken,Forgive your son!