The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-10-25

ough 70 Judge In a matter OF this
kind for yourself, But l must say
that | think you rather foolish. You
will not find Edward disposed to sac.
riice so much for you"
"of that | do not think, mother.-
OF that do not think"
"Perhaps not. Well, you may do
as you like. But ] don't know what
your father will say"
Mrs. Lindley then left the room,
Edward Lindley was at the criti-
cal age of eighteen; that period when
many young men, especially those
who have been blessed with sisters,
would have highly enjoyed ball
But Edward was shy, timid and ex-
-eeedinsly- bashfuls.in company, aud
could hardly ever be induced to 60
out to parties with his sisters. Still.
he was Intelligent for his years, aud
companionable. His many good
qualities endeared him 10 his family,
and drew forth from his sisters to-
wards hin a very tender regard.
Among his male friends were sew
eral about his own age, members of
families with whom his own was on
friendly terms. With these he asso-
ciated frequently, and with two or
three others quite intimately. For
a month or two Helen had noticed
that one or another Of these young
friends called every now and then
for Edward in the evening and that
he went out with them and stayed
until bedtime. But unless his sist-
ers were from home, he hardly ever
went out of his own accord. The
fact of his being out with these
young men had, from the first, trou-
bled Helen, though the reason of her
feeling troubled she could not tell
Edward had good principles, and she
could not bring herself to entertain
fears of any clearly defined evil
Still a sensation of uneasiness was
always produced when he was from
home in tbs evening.
The fact that Edward would in all
probability go out, after they had all
left, was the reason why Helen did
not wish to attend tho bdll. The
first thought of this had produced an
unpleasant sensation in her mind,
which increased, the longer she de-
bated the question of going away or
remaining at home. Finally, she
decided that she would not go. This
decision took place after the inter.
view with her mother, which was
only half an hour from the time of
starting.
Edward knew nothing of the in
tention Of his sister. He was in his
own room dressing to go out, and
supposed when he heard the carriage
drive from the door that Helen had
gone with the other members of the
family. On descending to the parlor
he was surprised to find her sitting
by the centre table with a book in
her hand.
"Helen! Is this you? thought
you had gone to the ball. Are you
not well?" he said quickly and with
some surprise, coming up toher side.
81 am very well, brother" she re-
piled, looking into his face with a
smile Of sisterly regard. "But I've
concluded to stay at home this even
ing. I'm going to keep you compa,
n.y."
"Are you, indeed! Right glad am
| of it! though | am sorry you have
deprived yourself of the pleasure of
this ball, which l believe is to be a
very Brilliant one. l was just going
out because it is so dull at home
when you are all away"
81 am not particularly desirous of
going to the ball. So little SO, that
the thought of your being lett here
all alone had sufficient influence
over me to keep me away"
"Indeed Well, l must say you
are kind" Edward returned with
feeling. The Selfsacrificing act of
his sister had touched him sensibly.
Both Helen and her brother played
well. She upon the harp and piano,
and he upon the flute and violin
Both were fond Of music, and practic'
ed and played together. Part of the
evening was spent in this way, much