, 1859-04-08
dow carefully closed the cupboard upon all the

widow carefully closed the cupboard upon all the
4 rest.
The sailor, whom Martin continued to interro-
gate, then related how for twenty years he had
sailed in the seas Of India under different flags,
without any other gain than his pay, which he
spent soon as received, and finally at the end Of an
hour, it appeared evident that the sole fortune Of
Uncle Bruno consisted Of much good humor and
an excellent appetite, together with parrot and
a monkey.
The disappointment was general, and was Sc.
verally manifested according to the character Of
/ each. Whilst with Clemence II awoke only sur.
prise mingled with little sadness with Martin
it became Inundated yexaton, and with the
widow regret and anger. The change of disposi-
ton was not long in expressing itself The mon
key having frightened the younger girl in ehas-
ing her, her grandmother declared Il should bc
exiled to q neighboring stable; and the parrot
having been permitted to peck on the plate Of
the sailor Martin declared it impossible to sup
port it. Clemence said nothing, but went out
with Julienne to finish the household duties
while the widow resumed her seat at the spinning
wheel outside the door.
Left alone with his nephew, who in vain sought
to conceal his annoyance and disappointment,
Uncle Bruno calmly set down his glass that he
had emptied by gradual pipes, whistlcd for a
moment, then leaTing forward and placing both
elbows upon the table, looked Martin steady in
the face ..'
"DO you know, young man, " said he, calmly,
that the wind In this house appears to be
slightly northeast? all your countenauces strike
chllls to the heart, and no one has yet addressed
the smallest word to me. Is this the way you
receive an uncle whom you have not seen for
twenty yearsI" -...-
Martin abruptly replied that the reception was
as good as they could afford, and he could not
expect to receive from them better cheer.
but you are expected TO show better coun-
tenance," replied Bruno; "and, God bless me /!
you have received me like a frost but, never
mind, wen say no more on that subject; don't
like domes tice Quarrels, but recollect one day
you viii repent Of It'll tell you only that"
Having thus spoken, the sailor cut himself an
other slice Of bacon, and began again to eat
Martin, struck with these last words, had a
suspicion Uncle Bruno would not have this air Of
assurance, thought he il he only possessed, as he
pretends, monkey aud aparrot We have been
the dupes Of ruse he wished to try u.s. and
the sort Of threat that be has just made me has
betrayed him; we must quickly try to repair
our Stiffness and draw him back again
He went Immediately to his mother and sister
to tell them Of his discovery. They both re-
turned with him with faces subdued and smiling.
The widow excused herself for leaving her dear
brother-in.law, on account Of the house affairs,
and confessed herself astonishcd not to see the
table better served. "Good gracious! where is
the cake ?" she exclaimed; "and the tarts and
the cream that had set aside for BrunoI Ju-
lienne, what were you thinking Of? and you,
ClCmencc, sec if there are not some nuts in the
little pantry; they are good with cider" The
young girl obcyed, and when all was on the table,
She sat down with q joyous face opposite the
sailor. "Ah, good little girl" said he, "true
daughter of my poor GeOrge to-day is not the
first time have heard Of you. Somebody has
often talked to me OF you"
"Somebody! Who?" exclaimed the young
girl, astonished.
Before the sailor could reply, a loud and shrill
voice exclaimed
"Clemence I" sr'
She turned round in amazement and saw no
one.
"HaI Hal you do not know who calls you,
said Bruno, laughingly.
"Clemence Clemence !" repeated the same
voice. b.. .a1l -v,9
| at is the parrot" cried Martin.
"The parrotl" exclaimed Clemcnce; "and
who could have taught him my namel
Some one who has not forgotten II" replied
Bruno, winking knowingly. n.5 s.
"You, my uncle !" U
"No, my dear--but young sailor, q native
Of omonvillc."
"Marcl"
al believe that is the name" .lfr-,..
Have you seen him, then, my uncleI"
"Oh, little, for the reason that | returned
in the same ship with him."
ais he then returned"
"With something from his voyage which will
permit him, said be, :" to begin life without the
need Of house warming from his parents"
"And he has spoken to you"
"Of you," said the sailor,-who finished the
question Of his niece" 50 often, that Jako, you
see, has remembered the name"
Clemence blushed with delight, and the widow
herself could not restrain gesture Of satisfaction.
Bruno told her that he had been detained at
Dieppe for few days, but that he would proba.
bly, arrive the next day, more in love than ever.
The news delighted all, but particularly Glenn
ence, who embraced her uncle with transport
of gratitude. Bruno held her for a moment, her
head on his shoulder. .-.. .. ..-. Ia.
"You have made one young creature happy,
brother Bruno" said the widow, who watched the
Joy Of Clemence. .... Ia.
'"I wish, indeed, it was not the only one, re.
piled the sailor, assuming serious looki 10 you
too dear sister, should like to offer something
but am afraid Of awakening sad remembrance
in your heart" w.,
aAhl you speak Of nv son Ddier !" exclaimed
the old woman, with the lucid Prornptituds Of q
mother. "4 .V.H I." tHs
"You arc right" replied Bruno; 1--WE wer!
unfortunately separated Would that the good
God had placed him in the same ship with me
but that is not ALL learned that some beggarly
L.ascars had sold al they could seize from the
shi wreck, and by dint Of much inquiry and
search, found my poor nePhews watch, which
bought to bring you, sister-in-law. Here Il
is"
Thus speaking, lie presented to the old woman
large silver watch, suspended to . tarred cord
The widow seized It. uttering cry, and kissed
j Il Anninln and annin All ihA wnnnen went AZ