Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-26


the way you receive an uncle whom you have
not seen for twenty years! ~ $50
Martin abruptly replied that the reception
was rs 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 Q frost, but, never
mind, we'll say no more on the subject; don't
like domestic quarrels, but recollect, one day
you will repent i'll tell you only that"
Having thus spoken, the sailor eNk himself
another slice of bacon, and began again to ea.
Martin, struck with these last words. had q
suspicion. Uncle Bruno would not have this
air of assurance, thought he, if he only pos
sessed, as he pretends, monkey and parrot
We have been the dupes Of ruse; he wished to
try US, and the sort of threat that he has just
made me has betrayed him; we must quickly
try to repair our Stiffness and dlaw him back
again ......r... ...-
He went Immediately to his mother and SIS
ter to tell them of his discovery They both
returned with him with faces subdued and
smiling The widow excused herself for leay-
ing her dear brother -in-law, on account of the
house affairs, and confessed herself astonished
not to see the table better served '1GOod gra-
ciOusi where is the cHke?n she exclaimed 'iand
the tarts and the cream that had set aside
for Bruno? Julienne, what where you think
ing of? and you Clemence see if there are not
"
with cider The young girl obeyed. and
when all was on the table she sat down with
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" .......
''Sombody? Who?" exclaimed the young
girl, sstonished. .......
Before the sailor could reply, loud and
shrill voice exclaimed
'Clemence,n
She turned round in amazement and saw no
one.
''Ha, ha, you do not know who calls you
said Bruno, laughingly.
''Clemence. Ciemence." repeated the same
voice.
1T is the parrot" cried Martin.
"The parrot,'' exclaimed Clemence: "and
who could have taught him M name9"
"SOme one who has not forge item it," replied
Bruno, winking knowingly.
You, my uncle!'
Of Omonville''
''Mare,"
81 believe that is his name. -
Have you seen him. then, my uncle'"
''Oh, little. for the reason that L returned
in the same ship with him.
sis be then returned .......
Nv ith something from his voyage which will
permit him, said he, "to begin life without
the need Of Ouse-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 u gesture of
satisfact ton. Bruno told her that he had been
detained at Dieppe for few days. but that he
would probably arrive the next day, more in
love than ever
This news delighted all, but particularly
Clemence, who embraced her uncle with a
transport OF gratitude, Bruno held her for a
lew moments, her head Oh his shoulders
''IOu have made one young creature happy.
brother Bruno, " said the widow, who watched
the joy Of Clemence
Il wish, indeed, il was not the only one. 1"
replied the sailor, assuming a serious look
"tO you dear sister, would like to offer some
thing, but am afraid Of awakening q sad re-
memte ance IL your heart
"Ah, You speak of my son Didier." ex-
claimed the old woman, with the lucid promp-
titude of mother.
"You are right" replied Bruno; we were
unfortunately separated. Would that the good
God had placed him in the same ship with me,
but that is not all. learned that some beg
carly Lsscsrs has sold all they could seize from
the shipwreck. and, by dint of much inquiry
and search, L found my poor nephew watch,
which l bought to bring you, sister-in- law
Here it is"
Thus speaking, he presented to the old wo-
man large SILVER watch susp, n Led to a tarr,
cord. The widow seized it, utterinS a cry,
and kissed it again and again. All the women
wept. As to Bruno, he coughed and tried to
drink TO keep down his emotion When the
widow could speak at all she embraced her
brother-in-law and thanked him warmly. All
her bad humOr had disappeared, and she
thought only OF the son who had so sadly been
f0Ea frnKf, har h.a
then became more free and amicable His ex-
plantations prevented them from being longer
deceived with regard to his real position. The
uncle from America had truly returned as
poor as he set out, and the interference of Mar
tin was cast aside. Although his discovery de-
fnitely destroyed the hopes Of her mother and
daughter, they did TO- again char ge III i r
manner for all hearts had warmed towards
Uncle Bruno, and the kindness they had first
manifested from interest was now maintained
by choice. The sailor for whom they exhausted
all the resources of the humble farm had lust
risen from the table, when Martin, who had
been outside for few moments, entered sud
denly and demanded Of Bruno if he wished to
sell his monkey.
.Rochambeau?" inquired the sailor "No
indeed; have brought him up he obeys me-
he IL my servant and my companion; would
not sell him for ten times his value. But who
wishes to buy him!''
III h Monsieur the Count, said the young
man ''He just passed by, and seeing the ami.
NAL, was SO charmed with it that he begged me
to set the price on it and bring it to him. ."
"Ah, well you may tell him we intend to
keep 1t, replied Bruno, lighting his pipe.
Martin made movement of Ofdisappointment.
cit is playing with good fortune said he.
IN. the Count remembering the promises he
has formerly made me, told me that if would
see that be had the monkey, he would proceed
to make arrangements to procure me that situ-
alton Of receiver"
"Ah, bon Dieu, thy fortune would be made?i'
exclaimed the widow, eagerly.
And thus" said Bruno after a moments
reflection; ''you hope in yielding Rochambeau
to the Count, to obtain the employment YOU
desirel"
81 am sure Of it" replied Martin.
I'Well, them" exclaimed Bruno abruptly,
81 cannot sell the animal, but will give it TO
you. Offer it to the Count, and he will appre-
ciate your politeness
There was general concert Of grateful
thanks, which the sailor cut short by sending
nus nephew at once TO the castle with ROchamo
beau. Martin was well received by the Count.
who cOnversed some time with him, and. salts
fed that he could fill the office he REQUIRED, re-
ceived him. The joy of the family was at its
height when he returned with this news The
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