True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-24
z,RAGAN,,s Editor and Proprietor.

pnHos0pners On several occasions When
Ferris was at his house, and engaged in
conversation with Annie. he observed the
old mans eye bent siernly upon him,
when his heart would sink within him,
and be would awake to s reality Of his
situation. .,t.gs. .,l..s a,r,. r. ...-r (
Ferris was one evening in Beacon
street, at the house Of Nj. H, where
in spite Of the cold reception he mel there,
he still enjoyed in the belief that Annie
was notindifferent to his regard. He had
been relating to her, al her request, his
experience with different national charac.
.tefS, with whom he had. met, speaking Of
their peouliari,ies. and describing the va.
rious scenic effects of different countries,
Annie sat near a sweet geranium, whose
leaves she was industriouslJ engaged in
destroying. Ferris bending close to her
ear said Jy.ssng n3 a,' VI nsHr y'sd .
Annie will yoS pluck that rose asa to-
ken Of affection! You know how ardent
is mine for you-.or stop dearest, behind it
blows the conduct. You know the nyS-
tic language Of both. Will you choose
and give me one : f'9'. =. ,a'a"a #1p5
Hush-husL, Ferris. said the blushing
and trembling GIL, pluckiug and handing
him the rose! $50 7t.aHi 9T9| s.''9a-@f
Fhis passed whea the attention Of the
company present was drawn 10 son en-.
gaging object. Never before had Ferris
received any evidence Of Annie,s love,
save from her tell tale eyes. The flower
was placed next 10 bis heart, and he left
the apartment. He had proceeded but
few steps when he was sccosIed by q
poor mendican., clothed in rags, who was
exposed a. tina! late hour Of the nigh to
the inelemenOy Of the season.
Pray, sir, said the beggar to Ferris,
can you give me tife, am almost
starved and chilled through by this cold
nigh. air, .5
Ferris after few moments converse.
tion with the beggar, for he had not the
heart 70 turn away from the sufferings OF
fellow creature, handed him a purse
containing Eve or six dollars urging
him to seek immediate shelter and food,
The beggar blessed him and passed on.
A few nights subsequent ~ this occur.
renee he was again at the fathers honse.
Mrs. H, Annie's mother, received
him as she did most of her visitors, with
the somewhat constrained and distant
Welcome. Being a woman of no great
conversational powers. she always retired
early, and conducted her inter ,ourse in
the most formal manner. Ferris was
much surprised that Mr.. H. had taken nc
particular notice of his intimacy at bis
house, for he seldom saw him, and when
he could the old mans eyes bent sternly
upon him in anything but friendly ant
inviung spirit. In this dilemma he was al
loss what course to pursue, since An.
MES acknowledgement of affection fol
him, and now he was equally distant from
the goal of his happiness, for his better
Judgment told him that the consent o.
her parents could never be obtained. .,
| On this occasion he had taken leave al
usual, when he was met by the beggar o
the Grmer night and again solicited fol
aims, declaring that he could find no one
else TO assist him, and that the money
he had before bestowed upon, him hal
been expended for food and rent for ;
miserable cellar where he had lodged.
Again Ferris placed purse 10 the pool
name hand. at the same time telling hin
that he himself was poor, and constrain
ed to the practice Of rigid economy il
the support Of those dependent upon him
He left the beggar and passed on bis way
happy in having contributed 10 the allevi
alton Of human suffering. W.. ~,
I Not long subsequent Ferris called on,
evening at The house of Mr.. H an,
| fortunately found Annie and her fathe
alone, the former engaged on a piece o
embroidery of new pattern, and the lat
Ter pouring over volume Of ancient phi
losophy. 49, Y ,:..
On his entrance, the old gentleman tool
no further apparent notice Of him than
slight inclination Of the hand and
/" good evening sir" ,i5a,.r 'e,q
He took chair by Annie's side. an,
I told her Of his love in low. but arden
tones, begging permission TO speak to he
father on the subject ,oyi,,ms}
!, Oh, he will not hear word Of III
matter, / know, said the sorowing girl
No longer ago than yesterday he spok
to me Of a connection with B., ca
never love but one man, said ,.he beauty
giving him her hand. ,ssj n...
Ferris could bear this suspense no long
or. In fac. the hint relative to her a
lance with another, spurred him to action
He then proceeded 10 that part Of th
room where Mr.. H sat, and after
few Introductory remarks he said: u
You have doubtless observed, SIR, m
intimacy in your family, for more than
} year past. From the fact that you did nc
, object to my attentions TO your daughter
| have been led to hope thatit nigh. nc
} altogether be against your wishes. Ma
/. / ask sir with due respect, your opinio
in this mat,eri nNo9 lsiaa9s sg6u9 \
'l9i Ilhsve Oflen seen you retrspIisd Nj