True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-13
.. RAGAN, Editor and Proprietor.

pdIeuVo cugiOsStu H0I, tnlu AFTER warm
welcome, Cora carried her to her room.
When they had all left me, l sa. long by
the window, thinking. Thinking of Hell
en- Morton, smiling sometimes, as l ques-
toned, in my own mind, why | thought
OF GSr. / had met G..any beautiful women
in my lie, and yet no one Of them had
left any impression upon my MINI. AT
last ] slowly went up stairs. As passed
her door. stopped moment. and almost
instinctively | whispered blessing upon
The young girl who had had life's trials
SO early. f 4
They were all seated at the breakfast
table when saw her again. Her deep
mourning dress served to set off her
marvellous beauty, and she looked re.
freshed by her nights rest, though her
face was rather pale, and its expression
very sad. She rose, as my mother
greeted me, and bowed, and in reply to
some jest about my tardiness, said,
&" Your brother is still later, SO you
will not be the last conner"
{" My brother! :"
The gentleman who rode home with
US. Was he not your brother ?"
"Oh, no, said Cora, "only Stephens
brother in love, not in reality. That was
Arthur Lippincott."
Helen Morton's, whole expression chan
ged, and she became white as DEATH
=" So soon, so soon u she murmured.
For an instant | thought she was about
TO faint, but she regained her selt-posses.
sion, though her breakfast remained un.
tasted.
Every day my interest, my love for
Helen Morton Increased, and, as loved
her, so I grew almos. to hate Arthur Lip
pincolt.' After spending the day with
my two sisters in the school.room, she
joined US always in the evening, and l
say how lovely. how intelligent she was.
No matter what guests were present. her
eye always rested on Arthur. When
her wondrous voice filled the room with
melody, it was Arthur who followed her
on the instrument, and joined his rich
notes with hers. There was another
noticed this, my sister Cora. .
One evening | was watching them, Ar
thur and Helen, when they sang toge!h-
er when heard a low sigh near me. vas
sitting on the balcony, just outside the
window, and there crouching on the win
dow sill hidden by those inside by the
curtain saw my sister Cora my bright.
beautiful sister, whose lids were always
: wreathed with smiles, and whose ev.
cry word was gay or witty, sighing. !
: sat quiet, wondering. A few moments
later, and Arthur came to the window,
! and found Cora. They came out togeth'
er upon the balcony, and heard tale oI
| love then that gladdened my heart. Ar
thur loved my sister Then he could
, not love Helen. could have shoutet
! with extacy. as parted the curtains, ant
came again into the parlor.
. Helen was still at the piano, pouring
Q out her rich song alone. came behint
her and for the first time tried my voice
5 with hers. felt that my joy must hav'
i some vent, and I sang out my full heart
3 She gave me bright, smiling glance. ant
$ passed from song 10 song, and / joine'
a her in ALL We were still singing whel
. Arthur and Cora joined us.
! "Why Stephen" said my sister, +"
d never heard you sing before"
'. My sisters voice was sad, and when
g turned 10 look at her, she was in tears.
i. Cora" said, "wha. is the matter.
d 1--WE are all friends" said Arthur put
ting his arms around Cora. "and I ca
speak. Stephen we have been friends fo
many years can we be brothers!"
81 l grasped his hand, and Cora hid he
face on Helen's shoulder. l walche
II Hellen's face with almost agonizing eagel
ness, but there was no sorrow Their
ID no jealousy; she bent over Cora, an
a. said, in her low, sweet voice.
., May Heaven bless you, darling"
f" "But Cora" | said, "this is no cau'
IS for tears"
Is "No; But Arthur is going to lea,
le u.s."
Heleu's face grew white as she repea
ed,
id "Leave usl"
10 Yes his grandfather wishes him
I'd travel few years"
Isaw Helen's hand grasp the back
I the chair near her, as if to keep from fl
no. ling. and she said, hoarsely.
% /" Must you 81"
!. I" Yes" said Arthur, surprised OF b
:, emotion "but that is no excuse for Cora
- tears. | shall only remain few yeai
~ =. and then return 10 claim my BRIDE
in Cora took the hand he held out to h
m and Helen left the room, while | wi
n. my Joy oil crushed out, followed her.
Iie She loved him. saw that, though s
ii could conceal her feelings when Co
en- spoke, the prospect Of separation appall
,el l her, and mastered her self.control.
q. saw her 60 YEARLY up the staircase, a
av enter her own room, and as ! passed b
al door / could hear her bitter sobs.
ad Arthur sailed for Europe in few wee
,w and ! saw no further proof Of Helel
hn l lova Tina aned IN. Dav altar dav