"Constable, recall her. This court can not adjourn until she returns!"
Hannah had gone but a little way, and was soon in the presence of the court, trembling for fear of some new calamity.
"Hannah Thomson"—it was Squire Underwood who spoke—"Hannah Thomson, this court wishes to ask you one or two questions."
"Yes, sir," but her voice died to a whisper.
"How old did you say you were?
"Eighteen, sir, last October."
"Can you prove your age?"
"Yes, sir—by my mother."
"For how long are you bound to Mr. Means?"
"Till I'm twenty-one."