The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-10

thinking as you do" Arthur ssid, passion.
You must not talk to me as though l
never did anything wrong, for l often do.
But, Mr.. Braden, We can all learn to judge
right from wrong in everything"
ave might be able to judge between the
two, yet not be capable Of always accepting
the right"
II do not see how that could be posai-
BILE"
'In this way, some of us are too weak to
resist temptation"
'Mr. Brsden, you are wrong. Pardon my
liberty in saving this. for Wherever there Is
a will there is a way"
That may be true, vet with some the will
is not strong enough to keep them Ia the
right way"
"You are wrong again. Some people be
come discouraged and accept the wrong BE-
cause il seems so much easier, and Il may be
for the time being, but in the end il can
only bring disgrace. II every one would
make up their minds to accept the right and
say i can and will they would meet with
success"
How easy it is for you to say these
things"
and is it hard for you to do2''
Il End it so sometimes This, then, is
some of the brass or dross of home society.
Give me some of the gold now, and perhaps
l shall be satisfied"
~ will give it to you ss ! know il to be.
Imagine you see a devoted father with an
her, and her head resting on his broad
breast. The face is upturned to his, full of
life and happiness. The father bends his
head and kisses the forehead of mis- darling
often. They love each other more than their
W lives. Now, Mr.. Braden, is that gold
enough for your"
"Yes; none purer than that can be found. -
Then woul you not feel sorry to see a
third person step between this happy father
and laughter"
$50 much so, that IL it were in my power
TO prevent it, I would"
do you recognize the chsracters?"
ayes, and sympathizs with you as much
as ore can who has had no experience of
this kind. But you may all be happy yet"
81 hope so. yet ] doubt IL we ever will.
But / shall try TO make the best OF 1t for
papa's sake. There is some more OF the
brass of home society," she said, sadly.
Here the conversation was interrupted by
the emit snce of DIR. Grey and Gertie, and
soon 81 sr by Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrdf, the
latter locking strong and well.
"Why Doctor i an heartily glad to see
you. How am | ever to repay you for your
kind attention and care OF my daughter
asked Mr.. Woodruff.
by saving nothing more about il. There,
not another word in my praise. as IL was
through the good nursing Of Miss Harris
that Meta is here ow."
"UDcle Give, you must not believe ali ne
says, as ii is only through: modssty that he
declines to hear you" interrupted GerEie.
"Then l shall wait until l get him to nv
self; then IL he utters one word of praise n
attempts to lay this honor upon my niece,
Ee will get himself into trouble"
The Doctor stayed for tea. and theleveuiug
raised by pleasantly. Lima Woodruff kept
her eyes on Arthur, and Meta Was thinking
that she must be more discreet and not al
low them to be alone so long sgain. Sac
noticed that Arthur was very attentive "a
Meta and seemed to enjoy being near ber
and hearing her converse. Why should he
not enjoy the society of q young and beauti'
full girl like Meta Woodruff? Young as sac
was, she was well read and seemed to always
bave an opinion of her own about every
thing, which, combined with her winning
ways, fitted her for q position envied By &C
many ladies-that OF being a good enter
tainer. And she was so different from ths
ladies be had been used to sssociating with
go free from %conceit; q mind not vet Cor
rupted by fashion, and it is hoped it neyel
will be.
Gertie. at the Doctors request. played sut
sang. She bad a low, sweet voice which
pleased ali present, but most of all, ID +
Grey.
TcoSTfNUED IN uaSnA va sFNrISEIl