New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-19

I was silent for felt the importance
OF NV subject, and unwilling to broach it
vhile the servant went in and out, laying
the cloth for breakfast. At last said,
Shall xs take stroll in the garden Mr.
he lifted his eyes to mine with such .
look Of intense pain that was startled.
I'VE shall have time for little chat,
shall we not, before breakfast" I asked.
"Yes-oh, yes" he answered. hur-
riedly. E,.
He seemed so agitated that I pitied
him. He OWNED that I had made a dis
covery, and dreaded the revelation of it
He took his hat in his hand, but did not
put it on; We went down the steps;1 saw
that there was q feveTish color upon his
cheeks, and he seemed to court the dewy
morning breeze, which was very fresh and
rather chilled me.
We walked the length of q long path
edged with pansies and pinks before the
silence was broken.
81 have made discovery" said at
last.
saHe flashed upon me an inexpressible
look-furtive, defiant, fearful and some
thing more.
II am sorry, very sorry to pain you, I
said, ''but you probably slready antici-
pate what believe have divined-thst
your sisters mind is affected.
he grew very pale; and yet l thought
he breathed easier than he had done
moment before. But he was very much
agitated, and sat down upon q rustic
bench, crushing his hat with trembling.
hands"
s.Before proceed to any measures, I
would like you to tell me anything Of
your family history which bears upon the
matter" said. ''If this disease is
hereditary"
ut is.it is" he interrupted eagerly.
my father died insane-my grandfather.
ALSO"
ssThe tendency is on your fathers side
of the family, them"
eyes. My mother was singularly
healthful in mind and body-not robust
but sound and even-tempered."
''She was blonde7"
eyes"
"Your father was dark complexioned,
and Of nervous temperament"
s.He was"
els that portrait of him which hangs
in the room occupied last night"
As I expected, he replied in the affirma-
tive. I had already noticed the resem-
blance in the whole appearance of the
young man. The same elegant, active
figure; the same brilliant melancholy
tace.
1T is frigntful malady to have in q
family" he said, trembling. He was
looking toward the house, and his glance
wandered to one of the upper windows.
sThat window is barred on the inside"
he said, in low tone.
"For what reason"
"My father died there" he almost
whispered. He trembled so that / re-
seated him and laid my hand upon his
shoulder.
s.Hope for the best, Mr.. Pomfret. In
these days insanity becomes more and
more under medical control. You have
means to resort to any remedy, and your
sister is 80 young and healthy that am
not at all respondent of the matter"
s.My sister," he murmured absently,
and sat lost in thought.
I looked around me at the graceful
mansion, the garden, the avenues, stately
and luxuriant. The gardener came out
of the dollhouse with magnificent bou-
ouet, which he took into the house.
Prosperity seemed to reign everywhere;
and vet my eyes came back to the droop-
ing figure of the master of this beauti-
fully adorned garden with o weight of
compassion. He looked very young; and
as have said, there was something sim
gularly winning about him. The 6bres
of nv frame were seasoned to the work
of living, and the impulse to put my ex-
perience and strength to this young LIES
support rose warm within me.
''Mr. Pomfret," said, II am an older
man than you. Perhaps I may have
learned little wisdom in ten years more
of living. Here is the hand of friend as
we'll as that of a physician"
ssGod bless you, he said. Doctor"
he added, ''my need is beyond human
help"
THE breakfast bell jingled, and he
turned quickly.
"Let us go in. Emma will miss u.s."
Chow much he looks like his father"
I thought again, as he seated himself at
the table.
For the delicate and brilliant smile came
back in his sisters presence. His man
ner, with its singular attention for her
was study. could not but admire
them both. At last we rose from the table,
Miss Pomfret went to the window, where
she stood feeding goldfiuch, between the
bars of his cage, with sugar: vet ] felt
that she heal1 every word her brother
said:
II will sem you by the carriage" he
said, in low 'oice. You will not fail to
return with i, It any hour you may choose.
1t is at your G 5posal."
Il will RETURN" ] answered, as quietly
as possible.
emma" said the young gentleman, II
shall be engar I'D in my chamber all day.
I do not wisl. 70 be disturbed until our
hour of dining;I have writing to do. l
shall probably finish it by six o'clock"
looking at his watch.
s'Shall sen,l up luncheon2"
''No; do not disturb me on any ac-
count"
"Very we'll, she answered.
Her voice was singularly placid and
sweet. 1 turned to look at her as left
the room. She looked SO small, so fairy
like, so appeal ag lovely, that voluntarily
paused. Her heck was very pale; | had
observed that 'shen she first came down.
NOW tuOuSut sue loOheu luIO My ldco
with an expression of sadness and sorrow
full appeal. 1t was very strange, but there
was nothing in her appearance to warrant
the suspicion had regarding her.
Slam afraid you anticipate lonely day,
Miss Pomfret?" said.
She shook her head with faint smile.
81 am used to being alone don't mind
it."
'sCan execute any commission for you
in town."
''No, thank you; need nothing" she
She sat down on a little lounge of rose