The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-03-03
WooDsFIELD. MONROE COUNTY, OHIO. MARCH 8 1868

81 did; but she did not invite me to
enter, and she was evidently impatient
for me to be gone; I took the hint, and
here I am 2
"At least, uncle," said Mrs. Lowe, smi-
ling, "you fear no repulse here"
"Of that / am quite sure, said the
old gentleman, looking afectionately into
the face Of his niece. "But you have
not told meof your husband. Let me
know whether you have made q good
MATCH" headed playfally.
"That depends upon what is meant by
the term. FIT implies rich husband
then I failed, most certainly; for. Viii.
liam's salary Is only eight hundred dol.
lars a year, and that is what We have te
depend upon But for all that / care
not, fora kind and affectionate husband
is Of far more worth thar insignificant
dwelling anll postly furniture. .
You are igAt, said her uncle warm.
", s'and I infer that your husband is Of
such 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, II am anxious
to give Emma and Mary musical educa-
tion, but Williams means will not allow
of such piece of extravagance as the
purchase Of piano; so that is one Of the
things which we must content to deny
ourselves"
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and, being in.
formed of the character of his visitor,
extended warm Welcome. A comforta-
BILE repast was soon spread, Of which Mr..
Beaumont partook heartily. His spirits
rose, and he seemed to grow younger as
he saw the cheerful faces around him, and
felt himself at home. Soon after the
evening meal he rose 10 depart.
"Surely, you are not going3" said bis
niece; "you must henceforth take up your
abode with US"
: "We will see about that, and if you
don't think you will get tired Of me, per-
haps will come. But have hired a
lodging, and must undoubtedly remain in
it for few days"
"But you must call in every day and
make yourself perfectly at home, even
before you come here to stay" persisted
his niece.
"Be assured Of that"
In accordance with his promise Mr..
Beaumont made his appearance next day
at about eleven o'clock and was received
as cordially as before. He had hardly
been in the house quarter of an hour
when loud rap was heard at the door
Mrs. Lowe answered it. She beheld two
men who had driven up in wagon.
"Where is the piano to be put, ma 'am2
they inquired.
"Pianol You have made mistake;
We have not purchased piano."
"Isn't your name Lower"
"Yes."
"Then it's all right. Jim, bear hand,
for it's confounded heavy"
"But 1 am sure there must be some
mistake" insisted the perplexed Mrs.
Lowe.
"Not at all, said voice behind ner
She turned round in amazement.
"You know" continued the uncle, that
/ am coming to live with you, end tho,
I would pay my board in advance, that i:
all. As you expressed wish yesterday
for piano, I thought it would be as ac
ceptable way as any"
"You, uncle! Why-excuse me--bu,
I thought from-from--''
"You mean," said he, smiling, "that
you thought from my appearance / could
not afford it. And | confess" said he
casting a glance at himself in the glass
that my dress is not in the extreme Of
fashion, and in fact, I was Obliged to look
some time when I, called at the second
hand clothing store before I could find
these. However, as / have got all the
service that / wish out of them,I shall
throw them aside tomorrow, and appear
rather more respectfully clad"
"What, are you wealthy, uncle?"
depend upon it, Anna, I didn't spend
ten years in the East Indies for nothing,
was the reply. 81 had mind, however
to put on the appearance of a poor man
and so test the affections and disinterest
edness of my relations. One of them
found not at home; / am happy to fine
myself at home with the other"
Let us return to the aristocratic Mrs
Beaumont who, a few mornings succeed
ing the events here recorded, was in hel
drawing-room receiving calls.
"By the way" said a fashionable visi
tor, 81 am to have your relatives, tn.
Loves, for our next door neighbors.'
"Next door neighbors!' exclaimed Mrs
Beaumont in amazement. "What do yor
mean?''
"Is it possible you have not heard o
their good fortune? Mrs. loves uncle
has just returned from the East Indies
with an immense fortune. lie has takeI
her house in the same block with ours
and when they have moved into it be vii
take up his residence with them. Mean
while he is stopping at the R. House.
"What Henry Beaumont7p
"The same; but thought you knew it.
When the visitor withdrew, Mrs. Beau
mont ordered carriage, and immediate
ly drove to the hotel where her husbands
uncle was stopping. She sent up her caro-
and requested an audience. The servan
soon returned with another card on which
was traced the significant words:
s'NoT AT HUME."
S@-A wide-awake minister, who found
his congregation going to sleep one Sun
day before he had fairly commenced, sud
denly stopped and exclaimed: Brethren