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Show 29 things that could have dire consequences. She turned away in a pout. Hannah wondered at her two daughters who both were as different in disposition as two could be. When one saw dark clouds on the horizon and was intent on preparing for a storm, the other was sure dawn was on its way and was busy preparing for a bright new day. It was at moments like this that she thought about little Anne who had been born after Jane, but before Barbara. Had she lived, would her disposition and personality have been somewhat between these two extremes? The creak of the front door was followed by the entrance of an exhuberant father. His friend, Hyrum Whiteside, entered in his usual reserved manner. "Hannah! Hyrum sez he'll print me letter!" the enthusiasm from her husband was more than Hannah had seen in many "months. A sudden look from Hyrum caused Lathrop to qualify his statement. "On condition that he approves o the letter o course!" Hyrum looked relieved. "Oh, and you should see his new screw press. What a marvel! We'll have letters all o'er England." Lathrop was rambling on. "God save the mark!" Hyrum thought the popular |