Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-09-13

ciety. Imean darning stockings.
Emma, girl of ten, was brushing up
the hearth which the ashes from the CRATE
in which blazing FIRE was now burning.
bad somewhat disordered; while Mary,
who was two years younger, was reading.
Charley. little rogue Of FIVE with smil-
ing face which could not help looking
roguish. was stroking the cat the wrong
way, much to the disturbance Of poor
Tabby, who had quietly settled herself
down to pleasant dreams upon the hearth
rug. e tfa
All at once knock was heard at the
door. stt s~~
nEmma,' said the mother, syou may go
to the door and see who il is, and invite
them in, for it is a Geld day.
Emma obeyed her mothers direction.
"Is Mrs. Lowe at homer inquired
Henry Beaumont--for il was he.
"Yes, sir. said Emma; please walk in,
and you may see her. l--,..r
SO she ushercd the old I. man into the
comfortable sitting room.
Mrs. Lowe rose to receive him.
II believe said he, Il am not mistaken
in thinking that your name before mar
riage was Anna Beaumont.
"You are right, sir; that was my
name2"
"And you have no recollection Of an
uncle who wandered away from home and
friends. and from whom no tidings have
come for many long year?'
Yes. sir, | remember him well-my
uncle Henry; and | have many times
wished could learn something Of him.
Can you give me any information?
IL can, for am he
"You, my uncle? said Mrs. Lowe. in
surprise; "ihcn you are indeed welcome
Emma, bring your uncle the arm chair,and
place il close TO the FIRE; aud Mary, bring
your fathers slippers, for am sure your
uncle must long to get off those heavy
boots Aud now, uncle, when you are
quite rested, must demand recital Of
your adventures
but your brother, Alexander inter.
rupted Mr.. Beaumont; let me first inquire
about him. lie lives IN this city, does hc
not2N c. . rH &C
A Slight cloud came over Mrs loves
face.
"Yes, said she. he does live In this
city; yet, strunge as IL may appear, | sel.
dom or never sec him. lie has succeeded
we'll, aud il wealthy; but ever since he
married with wife small property and
n greater pride, he has kept aloof from us.
| do not 30 much bhmo him ns his wife,
who is said 10 have great influence over
him. / have called once, but she treated
NE 10 coldly that | have not felt a dispo.
sition TO renew my visit
IL can easily believe IT, was the reply,
for |, too, have been repulsed.'
You rcpulsedl Did you give your
name aud inform her Of your relation to
her husband2
7 IL did; but shc did not invite me 10 en-
tor; aud she was evidently Impatient for
me to be geuc; took the hint, and here
am
"At least, uncle, said Mrs Lowe, anil
ing, you fear no repulso here
"Of that am quite surc," said the
old gentleman, looking ailecIonately into
the face OF his niece. But you havo no
told mo Of your husband. Let me know
whether you have made good MATCH h,
added playfully.
THAT depends upon what Is meant bj
tho term. III II implies rich husband
then failed, most certaiuly;f or William
salary ia only eight hundred dollars {
year, and that Is what we have to depenC
upon. But for all that caro- not, for
kind and afectionate husband is Of fa
more worth than a magnificent dwelling
and costly furniture"
"You are right" said her uncle, warm
ly; "and infer that your husband is o
such character"
"lIe is, in truth"
} "Stll," continued her uncle, "thcr,
must be something which your limited III
come will not permit you TO obtain, bu
which would be desirable, is there notg'
"Yes," said Mrs. Lowe, III am anxious
to give Emma and Mary musical educa
ton. but Williams means will not allo,
: OF such piece Of extravaganza as th
purchase Of piano; so that is one Of tn
things which We must be content to den,
! ourselves"
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and, being in
formed Of the character OF his visitor, ex
tended warm welcome. A comiortabl
. repast was soon spread, Of which Mr.. Beau
mont partook heartily. His spirits rose
and he seemed to grow younger as he sa,
the cheerful faces around him, and fol
himself at home. Soon after the evenini
meal he arose 10 depart.
, Surely, you are not going2' said hi
! niece; .'you must henceforth take up you
abode with US.
.wewill see about that and ifyou don
J think you will get tired Of mo, perhaps
! will come. But have hired lodging
: and must undoubtedly remain in it for
few days
But you must call in every day an
make yourself perfectly ut home, even be
: fore you come here to stay persisted hi
niece.
BE assured Of that
In accordance with his promise MI
2 Beaumont made his appearance next da
: at about eleven o'clock aud was receive
5 as cordially as before. He had hardl
been in the house a quarter Of an hou
when a loud rap was heard at the dool
, Mrs. Lowe answered ii. She beheld tw
!. men who had driven up in a wagon.
. 'Where is the piano to be put, ma'ams
. they inquired. flsf.t
{ 'Piano You have made a mistake; "
have not purchased y piano
: Isn't your name Lower
: Yes
: Then it's all right, Jim, bear a han'
1 for it's conleunded heavy.'