Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-04

stoOu HOiulng the door as II waiting Tor him to
depart. She did rot give him any invitation
to enter. ( a3saa'3 ~
Is your husband well?'' inquired the visi-
tor, looking in as if he expected an invitation to
enter and refresh after his walk by an interval
of rest
If you have any message for him you may
leave it with me, and | will deliver it, said
Mrs. Beaumont, desirous of ridding herself of
the intruder as speedy as possible.
You may tell him [ have called" said the
visitor in disappointed tone, "and that l
would like to have seen him.
/ will tell him" and Mrs. Beaumont was
about to close the door. :"
Hold there is one question more What
! has become Of Alexander sister Anna 2"
II don't know much about her, was the
rather disdainful reply but think she mar
ried clerk, mechanic, or some such person
His name is Lowe, and he lives in Norton
street Is that all p
That is ALL - 4.. e4ss
The old man turned his steps towards the
street indicated with many forebodings lest his
second visit might be as unwe!come as his first
appeared to be. sR91lfs 3a& af
Betty" said Mrs Beaumont, as she closed
the door, IF that old fool comes again, be sure
and not forget to tell him / am not at home"
Norton street was not fashionable street nor
was the two story dwelling occupied by William
Lowe either handsome or costly. It was mark
/ ed, however, by an air of neatness, which indi
Gated that its tenants we're not regardless OF out
ward 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 floor, and
| the remainder of the furniture, though of a
kind which would hardly be selected for q
| drawing room, had comfortable, home-like
appearance which simply satisfied the desire of
| those who derived their happiness from high
er and less mutablc force than outside show
Mrs. Lowe was seated in rocking chair, en-
gagged in an employment which | am aware is
tabooed in all fashionable society. L mean darn
| ing stockings.
| Emma, a girl Of ten was brushing up the
| hearth, which the ashes from the CRATE, In
which a blazing fire was now burning, had
| somewhat disordered, while Mary, who was two
years younger, was reading. Charley, a 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 quietly settled herself down to
the pleasant dreams upon the hearth-rug.
| Ali at once a loud knock was heard at the
| door,
Emma, said the mother, you may go to
| the door and see who it Is, and invite them IN,
for it is cold day
! Emma Immediately obeyed her mothers di-
rection. - -
Us Mrs. Lowe at home p inquired Henry
| Beaumont-for it was he. -
"Yes, sir,' said Emma "please walk in,
and you may see her.
She ushered the old man in the comfortable
sitting room.
| Mrs Lowe arose to receive him. ts. s.
| Il believe" he said, Il m not mistaken in
/ thinking that your name before marriage was
Anna Beaumont? a5as :,
''Ycu are right sir, that was my name. !"
''And you have no recolleeton Of an uncle
that wandered away from home and friends and
| from whom no tdings have come Tor many
long yearY1g ,
.SYes. sir. I remember him well--my. uncle
| Henry, and | have many times wished could
hear something from him. Can you give me
any information?' I sa
Il can, for / am he. as II eifHe4
''You nv unce?" said Mrs. Love- in sur
prise, s'then you are indeed welcom. .-Emma,
bring your uncle the arm chair and place 1t
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 rested, must demand
recital of your adventures. a
s'But your brother, Alexander, interrupted
|
He lives in the city now does he not?'
| A light cloud came over Mrs. Loves face.
Yes she said, she does live in the city,
yet strange as it may appear, ! seldom or nev-
er see him. He has succeeded well and is
wealthy; but ever since he married a wife with
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 disposed 10 re-
new my visit.
q can easily believe it, was the reply, 'for
| [, too, have been repulsed. y
"Y on repuIsed? Did you give your name and
/ inform her Of your relation to her husband p
/ II 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 am.
"At least uncle, y said Mrs Lowe, srailingly,
'syou need not be afraid Of any repulse here"
.'Of that am quite sure, " said the old gen.
tleman looking afectionately into the face of
his niece ''But you have not told me ct your
husband. Let me know whether you have a
good match he added playfully
| THAT depends upon what is meant by the
/ term. IF it implies rich husband, then |
failed most certainly, for William salary is on
| ly eight hundred dollars a year, and that is
| what we have to depend upon But for all
that I care not for kind, affectionate husband
| is Of far more worth than magnificent house
and the most costly furniture. "
'tYou are right said her uncle warmly,
''and infer that your husband is of such a
character.
HE is in truth. y
"Still,'' continued her uncle, there must be
something which your limited income will not
permit you to obtain but which would be de-
sirable is there not?
YES said Mrs. lowe, I am anxious to
give Emma and Mary musical education, but
William S means will not allow of such extrav-
agance as the purchase of a piano; SO that is
one of the things which We must he content to
deny ourselves.
MIR. Lowe then entered, and being informed
of the character of his visitor he extended a
hearty welcome.
! A comfortable repast was soon spread, Of
/ which Mr. Beaumont readily partook. His
spirits rose, and be seemed to grow younger as
he saw the cheerful faces around him, and felt
himself at home Soon after the evening meal
he arose to depart.
Surely, you are not going?' said his niece
you must henceforth take up your abode with
us.
I'VE will see about that, and if you don't
think you will get tired of me, perhaps | will
, come. But have hired lodging and must
undoubtedly remain in it fer few days
But you must call here every day and make
yourself perfectly at home even before yor
come here to stay persisted bis niece.
''Be assured Of that.
In accordance with his promise tir. Beau
mont made his appearance next day at clever
o'clock. and was received as cordially as before
: n bo5 h.rdly baap at fhe house a quarter O1