The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-08-20

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has become OF Alexander's sister AnnaT
Il don't know much about her. was the
rather disdainful reply; but think she mar
ried clerk, mechanic or some such person.
I His name is Lowe, and lives in Norton street..
Is that all2'
THAT is ALL
The old man turned his steps toward the
street indicated, with many forbodings lest
his second visit might be as unwelcome as
his first appeared to be.
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-storied dwelling occupied by
William Lowe either handsome or costly
1t was marked, however, by an air of neat
ness which indicated that its tenants were
not regardless of outward appearances.
We will take the liberty of introducing
you into little sitting-room, where Mrs.
Lowe and her three children we're even now
seated. A plain, servicable carpet covered
the floor, and the remainder of the furniture,
though of a kind which would hardly be Sc
lected for drawing room, had comfortable
home-like appearance, which simply satisfied
the desire of those who derived their happi-
ness from higher and less mutable force
than ontside show. Mrs. Lowe was seated
in rocking chair, engaged in an employ
ment which | am aware is tobood in all fash
ionable society," mean darning stockings
Emma, girl of ten, was brushing up the
hearth, which 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, a
little rogue of five, with a smiling face,
which could not help looking roguish, was
strokng the cat the wrong way, much to the
disturbance of poor tabby, who had quietly
settled herself down to pleasant dreams on
the hearth rug
All at once loud knock was heard at the
door.
Emma, said the mother, you may go to
the door and see who it is, and invite him
in, for it is cold day.
Emma Immediately obeyed her mothers
directions.
is Mrs. Lowe at homer inquired Henry
Beaumont-for it was he.
Yes, sir, said Emma; please walk in, and
you may see her..
She ushered the old man into the comfort
able sitting room.
Mrs. Lowe arose te receive him.
Il believe, he said, I'm not mistaken in
thinking that your name before marriage was
Anna Beaumont
Gou are right sir, that was my name.
and you have no recollections of an uncle
that 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 l
could hear something from him. Can you
give mo any informntion?'
Il Can---ful i am he
~ GU my uncle?' said Mrs. Lowe, in sur
prise; then you are indeed welcome. En-
ma bring your uncle the armchair, and place
it near the fire; and Mary, bring your fathers
slippers, foor | am sure your dear uncle must
long to get off those heavy boots. And now
uncle, when you are quite rested, l must de-
mand recital Of your adventures.
But your brother Alexander, interrupted
Mr.. Beaumont; let me first inquire about
him. He lives in the city now, does he
not?
A light cloud came over Mrs. Loves face.
Yes she said, 'he does live i'll the city;
yet, strange as it may appear, | seldom or
never see him. He has succeeded well, and
is wealthy. But ever since he married 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
but she created me so coldly that have not
felt a disposition to renew my visit
i can easily believe it, was the reply, for
/, too, have been repused.
You repulsed? Did you give your name,
and inform her of your relation to her hus-
band?'
Il did, but she did not invite me to enter,
and she was evidently impatient for me to be
gone; L took the hint, and here am.
AT least, uncle, said Mrs. Lowe, smil-
ingly, you need not be afraid of any repulse
here
of that I am quite sures, said the old gen.
tleman, looking atiectionately into the face
of his niece. But you have not told me Of
your husband. Let me know whether you
have made good match, he added playfully
That depends upon what is meant by the
term. If it implies rich husband, then /
failed, most certainly, for Williams salary is
only eight hundred dollars a year, and that is
what We have to depend upon. But for all
that | care not, for kind, affectionate hus-
band is of far more worth than magnificent
house and the most costly furniture.
You are right, said her uncle, warmly,
and l infer that your husband is of such q
| 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 their not?'
Yes, said Mrs. Lowe, Il am anxious to
give Emma and Mary a musical education,
| but Williams means will not allow of such
extravaganza as the purchase of a piano; SO
that is one of the things which we must be
content to deny ourselves
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and being informed
Of the character OF his visitor, he extended q
hearty welcome.
A comfortable repast was soon spread, oi
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 goingr said the niece
you must henceforth take up your abode with
| ma