The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-01-15
NUMBER 80.
UH4T 4FLBD HANNAH.


and stylish young woman, Of marriage
able age. She was industrious and tidy IN
her habits, scru2ulously particular in her
attire and conversation, and in some par
ticulars an interesting and attractive per
son. She was not aveTse tn the society OF
young gentlemen, nor were all young geu-
tlemen averse to her society. She had sew
eral admirers who doubtless visited her
with serious intentions. Her most favor
lie suitor, however, was an individual 10y
the name of Beard.
To please her fortunate lsyer, Hannah
was willing to make any sacrifice. She
even consented to accompany him on a
Sabbath afternoon drive, notwithstanding
her conscientious scruples about going out
riding he Lords day and l might
enumerate numerous instances Of rare self
denial upon her part, equally remarkable
and surprising. The individual hearing
the name of Beard took heart at the en-
couragement she gave him mis- visits TO
Hannah became more frequent and pro-
Ionged. and to the interested observer who
watched the progress of events, there was
the promise of an earnest attachment, IL
not an immediate wedding, in the habita-
ton inhabited by Hannah.
One June evening, the individual by the
name of Beard called upon Hannah. At
ter deep deliberation, he had determined
to offer her his hand and his heart, and he
had resolved upon this particular evening
to break the icy barrier that had existed
between them, to make his wishes known
TO her. to avow his admiration Of her per
son and character. OF, in more common
parlance, ''to pop the question
Hannah received him cordially, and in
vited him to be seated in the parlor. lie
sat down upon one end Of the sofa, inward
ly hoping that, by some circumstance
Hannah would sit down upon the other
end of that romantic institution but for
some unaccountable reason Hannah did
nothing of the kind. She walked deliber-
atey to he opposite side of the room, and
sat down upon one end of a sofa there.
The individual 10y the name of Bead
sighed. Hannah looked distressed.
.'Are you feeling pretty well tonight p
''Splendidly," responded Hannah.
perhaps you was not expecting me -
''No, was not
''But you look troubled. Has anything
happened? -
..No. nothing at all, - said Hannah eva
siroly,
''Perhaps I ought to have sent word
that l was coming
''No, it was not at all necessary that YOU
should take that trouble. / am always
glad to see you"
The individual 10y the name Of Beard
took heart at this last remark, and crossing
the room sat down upon the sofa close by
the side of Hannah. To his astonishment
and chagrin she deliberately turned her
face away from him, and seemed offended
at his conduct.
s'Have said or done anything to incur
your displeasure - he asked.
/ ''No, nothing at ALL, she replied, still
looking the other way.
''But what is the matter, then -
''Nothing, nothing At all-at least moth
ing that / would like to tell you that is,
it would not be exactly proper to ten.''
The heart within the individual by the
name of Beard throbbed with a wild pang
. H1 Jealousy leehllg cl uouDt ana us
trust ran through his sonl. The woman
before him had been tlifling with his
hearts noblest affections. He impulsively
grasped her han d, and bent his head close
TO hers.
''Listen - he began, cxcitedly.
But Hannah seemed determined to do
nothing OF the kind. She pushed him
away from her. He started TO lis feet
without even pausing for an idea. SEEING
his hat, he pulled it down over his eyes,
and left The house. slamniug the door VIC
lently after him.
He never called at that house again.
For some moments after his departure
Hannah sat stupefied with astcnishment;
then, as sense OF the lidiculous circum-
stances of her situation dawned, she laugh
ed outright
She had been eating onions; that vas
what allied Hannah. Ftsesids Friend