True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08
VOLUME 8. NUMBER "A.


Bo,h sisters vowed that they would,re-
main maids forever, rather Than wed d
hunchback and pennyless cousin. h
The cousin arrived. The father EN-.
braced him cordially, the daughters cOur-
tested prettily and turned away their
eyes. IN
The father explained the accident that
had befallen the letter, and enquired Of
the nephew the object of his choice, 70
"My cousin Mary" answered the
nephew. Ia, ,s
Never, never!" exclaimed Mary 81
am satisfied with my condition, aud shall
not change it,"
&" Mademoiselle," said the nephew, II
have adopted the habits Of my country cf
which am all but native. See the
manners and customs in Hyder ,Abab,
by Taverner,' and you will see 10 that
country when young mans proposals
Of marriage has been rejected, he with
draws himself from society as a useless
member and s.as-s,sosssass
"Kills himself!'' exclaimed the other
sister, the good hearted Margaret. ~
"Kills himself" answered the nephew
in tone Of a man about 10 commit 'sa.
icide. ha dta
:" Ny poor cousin murmured Marga-
ret with tears in her eyes. "He has
come SO far to meet death in The bosom
Of his family" i .itN 'i'''-' 'p
q L know" continued the nephew.
" that my delormity is offensive in the
eye Of woman but time can accustom
even the eye Of woman to ugliness. 4
am also aware that my position as mer-
chant is not the best" ~ 3ls'l
+" Engaged from early youth in the d.
amond ,rade--the only tralle carried on
Hyder. .Abab--I have lost all my fathers
property, but / have gained experience /;
| am young, active and industrious -
these qualities are riches in themselves"
i Yes, -hunchbacf and penny
less" murmured Mary, inaa mocking
aside.
90 Poor young man." said Margaret.
and then added" ! also have been re.
fused, cousin, but you don't seem 10 mind
that" r,,aw .sa ee-,
Refused and by whom!" asked the
cousin. '
Z" Why, by yourself, in preferring MY
sister ic' me-" Ea4 tfI 9ai es 0AtF
Well" replied the cousin, "vhat
will you say if ask your father for you.""
:" ! shall entreat my father 10 let my
cousin live"
q" What you consent my pretty Mar.
gsret," exclaimed the hunchback.
- To save "a relations life, l cannot
hesitate moment" t3ss wa
Every good, my daughter" said the
father touched by this scene. | perceive
that romances lave not spoiled you. /
have very limited income, but lcann6t
forsake brothers. son in his distress. j
shall keep him here as my son-in-law.-
If there is enough for three, there is
enough for four" 'ai' aai l9 iF.
The cousin threw himself at M lrgaret's
feet exclaiming, You have saved me
from despair and death - i,
i Margaret extended her hand 10 raise
her cousin both drew back a little, when
Mary uttered these unfeeling words ~
My sister has courage as for me,
would leave all the poor hunchback cOu-
sins in the world TO die"
Uncle" said The nephew, ,"'wiih
your permission shall retire 70 arrange
my toilette a little before breakfas,H sl
He kissed Margarel's hand and bowed
to Mary, and Withdrew to change his ira
yelling dress.
The uncle and his two daughters pls
ced themselves at the table, and waited
for their guest, who was soon announced
by the servant, ss,sa H63s,a fl
"Both sisters uttered cry ofsurprise
but in different keys. They beheld q
chsrming young gentleman Of slender
and symmetrical form (no hnnch Sentsr
the room. He advanced and embraced
Margaret Placing before her q beautiful
basket, he said: .ys
"There is your dover"
The basket was filed with diamonds!
+, hs"I 1t is also the hunch that has deceived
|. the custom house officers. aud arrived
: here free Of duty. This added the ne.
!, phew, is what | have carried on my shoul,
), ders from Bombay to Hayre, for the pur-
.~on &c offa.s,r ~ 10 il,a f... ,n,,e... ~. !,