that true womanhood which is so admirable, you are certain to have
fallen in love with one of the finest young women in town, and it is


A LUCKY DAY FOR YOU,

for young women usually keep away from young men for whose character
they have no regard. Do not, however, get into the opinion that you are
irresistible, or anywise attractive. It will give you many wounds. Young
women detect masculine vanity of this order with a quickness that is
appalling to the young man. They may have had no thought of you at all!
They will then, all the readier, become influenced by your good points,
and, above all, by your habitual good treatment of your sister. Be,
therefore, on your guard, even in self-interest, which is a low guide
of action, nevertheless--but


EVEN FOR THIS IGNOBLE REASON.

Watch over your sister, to protect her from any association whatever
with bad young men, to minister to her wants, to help your parents
minister to her health, and to love her with a sincere affection, for as
long as you live, you will find her devotion unchangeable, through good
and evil report. This same sister may be your companion all through your
life. Where single life becomes the destiny of both brother and sister
this often happens. In almost every neighborhood there are two persons
thus domiciled, honorably fullfilling their duties to society, and often
doing greater public service than any other two people of the community.
Look therefore upon your sister as perhaps the best friend you will have