Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1868-05-15

Tabby, who had quietly settled herself down
to pleasant dreams upon the hearth rug.
All OF once knock was heard At the door.
Emma" said her mother, "you may 60 10
the door and see who it is, and invite them in
for il is . cold day."
Emma obeyed the direction Of her mother.
"Is MIS-. Lowe At homer inquired Henry
Beaumont-for il was he.
"Yes sir," said Emma, "please walk in, and
you may see her."
So she ushered the old man into the COM
Portable sitting room.
Mrs. Lowe rose 70 receive him.
~ believe" said he, II am not mistaken in
thinking that your name before marriage was
| Anna Beaumont"
"You are right sir, that WAS my name
and have you no recollection an uncle that
| wandered away from home and frlsnds, and
from whom no tidings have come from many
long year?"
aYes sir. remember him well-my uncle
Henry, and have often wished could learn
something Of him, can you give me any in.
| formation?'
~ can for am he"
ssYou my uncle?' said Mrs. Lowe in sur
prise: "then you are indeed welcome. Emma
bring your uncle the arm chair, and place it
close to the Ere; and Mary bring your fsthsr's
slippers, for am sure your uncle must long
to get of those heavy boots. And now uncle
when you are quite rested, must demand
recital Of your adventures.
"But your brother Alexander" interrupted
Mr.: Beaumont, "let me first enquire Of him.
He lives in this city, does he not.
A slight tremor came over Mrs. Lowe fact
eyes, she said he "he does live in this city
yet, strange - it may appear, l seldom, or
never see him. Hehas succeeded well, and 10
wealthy, but since he married wife with ~
small property and greater pride, he has
kept aloof from us, do not blame him 90
much as his wife, who is said to have great
influence over him. have called once, but
she treated me 50 coldly, that hsvs not had
the disposition to renew my visit
II can easily believe it,"
Was the reply "for too have been repul-
| sed."
"You, repulsed did you give your name ,snd
inform her Of your relation to her husbands
81 did. but she did not invite me to enter
and she seemed impatient for me to 30, took
the hint, and here am.
.At least uncle" said Mrs. Lowe, smilise
"you need not fear no repulss here.
.Of that am quite sure, said the old gen.
tlemen, lorking affectionately ets his neics.-
aBut YOU have not told me about your hus-
band. Let me know whether you have made
q good match" he added playfully.
"That depends upon what is meant by the
term. Iii. implies rich husband, then l
failed, most certainly; for William . salery is
only $500 yeAr, and that is what We nave
to depend upon. But for al that l care not
for kind and affetionate husband is Of far
more worth than . magnificent house and
costly furniture.
"You are right" said her uncle warm ~
land l infer that ysur husband is such o
character?"
"He is, in truth"
"Still." continued her uncle, there must
be something which your limited income will
not permit you to obtain, but which would be
desirable, is there not?"
"Yes, said Mrs. Lowe, Il am anxious to
give Emma, and Mary, . musical education,
but Williams limited means will not permit
such . piece Of extravagance As the purchas>
ing Of piano; SO that is one Of the things We
must be content to deny ourselves.
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and being informed
of the character Of his visitor, extended
| h earty welcome.
A comfortable neal was soon spread, Of
which Mr.. Beaumont most readily partook -
His spirits rose and he seemed to grow young
IS he saw the cheerful faces around him, and
felt himself ct home. Soon after the evening
meal, be arose to depart.
.Surely, you are not going7" said his niece;
you must henc. forth take upyour abode with
u.s.
1--WE will see about that, and if you don't
think that you will get tired Of me, perhaps
| will come. But have hired lodgment
and ;most undoubtedly remain in it few
days.
"But you must call in every day" and
make yourself perfectly st home, even before
you come here to stay Persisted his niece.
"Bssure Of that"
In accordance with his pro mise Mr.. Beau
mont made his appearance next day and was
received as cordially As before. He had hard>
" rot in tbs house, whom loud rap was heard
ct the door. Mrs. Lowe answered it, and she
beheld two men who had driven up in wag>
on. "Where il the piano t. be put, madam
they inquired,
"Piano you ha W made . mistake; we have
not purchased piano.
us not your name LowcFs
Eyes '"then it's all right. Jim bear hand
for its confaundsd heavy.
sBut Tn sure there must be . mistake" in
sisted the perplexed Mrs. Lowe.
"Not at ALL said > voice behind her. She
turned aro und In amaaement.
You know continued her uncle dat an
going to board with you, thought would
pay my board in advance that is eli. Al you
expressed wish yesterday for piano. I
thought itwould be acceptable way ~ any i,
You unclel Why-sxcuss me-but thought
from-from-
"You mean" Said he, casting . glance at