Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-21

aAaid, Uc euTc anu not forget 10 Tell MIN L
am not at home"
Norton street was not a fashionable street
nor was the two story dwelling occupied by
William Lowe either handsome or costly.
1t was marked, however, by an air of neat
ness which indicated that its tenants we're
not regardless of outward appearances.
We will take the liberty of introducing
you into little sitting room, where Mrs.
Lowe and her three children were even now
seated. A plain, serviceable carpet covered
the door, and the remainder of the furniture,
though of kind which would hardly be Sc
iected for drawing room, had comforta-
Bile, homelike appearance, which simply sa-
tistied the desire of those who derived
their happiness from his her and less mu-
table force than outside show. Mrs.
Lowe was seated in 4 rocking chair, engaged
in an employment y hich am aware is ia
bood in all fashionable society. Imean darn
ing stockings
Emma, girl of ten, was brushing up the
hearth, viii ,h the ashes from the CRATE, in
which blazing fire was now burning, had
somewhat disordered, while Mary, who was
two years younger. was reading. Charley,
little rogue OF five. with smiling face
which could not help looking roguish, was
stroking the cat the wrong way, much to
the disturbance of poor tabby. who had quiet
ly settled herself down to the pleasant
dreams upon the hearth rug.
All at once loud knock was heard at the
door.
"Emma" said the mother, "you may 20
to the door and see who it is, and invite him
In, for it is a cold day
Emma Immediately obeyed the mother $
direction:
is Mrs. Lowe at home?'' inquired Hen.
ry Beaumont-for it was he.
Yes, sir, said Emma "please walk in,
and you may see her."
She ushered the old man into the comfor.
table sitting room.
Mrs. Lowe arose to receive him.
Il believe, he said, I'm not mistaken
in thinking that your name before marriage
was Anna Beaumont
ou are right, sir, that was my name
And yau have no reco Lection of an uncle
that wandered away from home and friends
and from whom no tidings have come for
maay long year,
Yes, sir, rcm;mber him well-ny un >
Gle Henry, and | have many times wished
[ could hear something from him. Can you
give me any information ~
Il can, for am he
''lou my uncle?' said Mrs. Lowe, in
surprise, then you are indeed welcome.
Emma bring your uncle the arm chair and
place it close to the fire; and Mary, bring
your father slippers, for | am sure your
dear uncle must long to get off those heavy
boots. And now uncle, when you are quite
rested, [ must demand recital of your ad :
ventures"
81 Bat your brother, Alexander, interrupt
ed Mr.. Beaumont. ''let me first inquire
about him. He lives in the city now, does
he not p
A light cloud came over Mrs. loves
face.
Yes, she said, she does live in the
city yet, strange as it may appear, sell
dom or never see him. He has succeed well
and is wealthy; but ever since he married a
wife with a small property and greater pride,
he has kept aloof from us. do not blame
him so much as his wife, who is said to have
great influence over him. have called once
but she treated me so coldly that have not
felt disposition to renew my visit
Il can easily believe it., was the reply,
''for |, too, have been repulsed"
You repnlsed? Did you give your name
and inform her Of your relation to her hus-
band?'
II did, but she did not invite me to en-
ter; and she was evidently impatient for
me to be gone; took the hint, and here
am
AT least, uncle, " said Mrs. Lowe, smil
ingly, you need not be afraid of any re-
pulse here. ~
''Of that am quite sure," said the old
gentleman, looking affectionately ento the
face of his niece But you have not told
me of your husband. Let me know wheth-
er you have good MATCH" he added play
fully.
That depends upon what is meant by
the term. Fit implies rich husband, then
| failed, most certainly, for Williams s sal
airy is only eight hundred dollars year,
and that is what we have TO depenp upon
But for all that care not, for kind, affec-
tioDate husband is of far more worth than
magnificent house and the most costly furni-
ture."
"You are right, said her uncle warmly,
and infer that your husbands is of such a
character"
''Heis 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 p
Yes, said Mrs. Love-" l am anxious
to give Emma and Mary a musical educa-
ton, but Williams means will not allow of
such extravaganza as the purchase of
piano; SO that is one the things which we
must be content to deny ourselves