in the man who aspires to be her companion in life, the qualities of a
high mind, a courteous demeanor, an attentive inclination, and a
willingness to put aside self at the time that duty and manhood demand.
The brother's acquaintances and associates are often the first young men
introduced to the sister on terms of intimacy. If the brother lower the
standard of his life, the colors of his house are also trailed. His
family pride should be, and usually is, one of the strongest supports in
holding him to a course of action that will retain the entire respect of
his community. When a son with a sister grown plunges into ways of
disrepute, there is no more sorrowful example of the utter selfishness
of a depraved human heart.