The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-15
The uumped-Rack Cousin.

not relate IL. rsE
A father of family inhapiting the Rue de la
Michodlere, received last summer, letter from his
nephew who was in the employ of Hyder Abad.
This letter concluded thus.
4 have received the portraits of my two cousins,
Marie and Margaret. have never had the pleasure
of seeing them, as have lived with Hyder Abad,
since my youth, but am sure that these two por-
traits are resemblances. will arrive at Havre by
the ship Llos Ego, about the 1st of October, and
on my arrival l am determined, with your consent,
to mary the beautiful 4Nor--''
The breaking open of the letter had destroyed
the rest of the 1t is impossible to tell if the
cousin asks Marie or Margaret in marriage. The
two sisters, united previous to this time have COM
menced to live in misunderstanding each of them
positive that it was the rest of her name which
was torn off in breaking the seal.
The father employed his eloquence in calming
the anger of his daughters, when servant sent
in advance, arrives from Havre announcing that
his master left for Paris with the evening train.
The servant, overwhelmed with questions re-
piled that his master was ruined, and that he had
moreover, his left shoulder, the horrid protuber-
ance which caused, according to Planude, so many
misfortunes to Rsop the Phrygian
The two cousins determined, hereupon to re-
main single forever before marrying cousin hump
backed and ruined
twelve hours the cousin arr. es His uncle warme-
ly embraces him the cousins make him polite
bow, and turn away their eyes.
The uncle then explains the incident of the torn
letter, and asks the matrimonial intentions of his
nephew.
1t is my cousin Marie whom come to marry
he replied.
Never! neverP screamed Marie. am conten-
ted with my condition, and will remain in it,
'Mademoiselle,' said the nephew, l have adopted
the custum of the country where have educated
Read the customs Of Hyder Abad, in Tavernier
There, when young man refused in an offer of
marriage, he withdraws himself from society as a
useless being
He kills himself! exclaimed the other sister, the
good Magaret
He kills himself replies the nephew, in the
the tone of a man who is about to commit suicide
This poor cousin said Margaret, weeping to
come from such distance, to die in the bosom of
his family!'
4 know continued the nephew, that my de-
formty afhcts the sight of a woman, but in time
the eyes of woman, become habtuated to all things
l know, also, that my commercial position is not
prosperous. Thrown very young in the diamond bus
mess, the only occupation of Hyder Abad, Il lost
there all my fortune my father; but have ac-
qured experience; am young active and industri-
Gus. These are riches in themselves
Yes, yes, hump backed and ruined! muttered
Marie aside, in a bantering tone.
Poor young mani said Margaret and she adds,
my cousin, am refused and you pay no attention
to it
And by whom refused p inquired her cousin
But to your cost, BY you, since you have prefer
ed my sister to me.
| 'Eh, benH said the cousin, will you accept me
| if ask you in marriage from my uncle?'
4 will engage my father to let my cousin live
| 'What!' exclaimed the hump back, you consent
| my lovely Margaret To-"
| Save the life of IA relative! Indeed l will not
waver minute
| That is very we'll my daughter, said the un
Gle, affected by this scene. 'Romances have not
spoiled you. have very small income, but
ought not to abandon the son of my brother in mis-
fortune. l will will keep him hear as kindred, for
where there is enough for three there is enough
| for four.
The cousin threw himself at Margarets feet say
ing, You have saved All unfortunate from des-
pair and DEATH
Margaret held out her hand to Ler cousin and
raised him up.
At little distance Marie muttered to herself
my sister has courage. As for me, | would let
all poor hump backed cousins die
Uncle said the young man, allow me to make q
sight toilet before breakfast
He pressed Marearet's hand, bowed to Marie
and left to change his travelling attire.
The uncle and his daughters were at table and
awaited their fourth guest
The servant announced the cousin or Hydel
Abad.
The two girls uttered two screams, but on differ
ent keys
They see enter charming young man tall, with
out any hump-back, who embraces Margaret and
placing before her basket, he says to her: Behold
your marriage portion
1t was a basket full of diamonds. 1t was morevel
the hump, which had deceived the custom-house
officer and which had thus arrived free of duties.
"See what have carried on my shoulders said
the cousin, from Bombay to Havre, to offer it te
that one Of my cousin who would accept me with
my false poverty and my feigned deformity.'
There was great joy in the house. which was as
tonishing as it may seem, participated in by
Marie. 1t is true that Marie loved her sister dear
| ly without detesting the diamonds.
COOKED L1oN.-The skins Of all lions killed
throughout the regency says Capt Kennedy, il
bis Journey through Algeria. and Tuns, ARE sen
to the Bey, who pays handsome premium or
each The flesh is eaten; and, contrary to our ex
pectation, we found it excellent, and made cap
ital supper upon the ends Of the ribs stewed witt
little salt and red pepper. 1t tasted like very