Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-21
NOT AT BONE.

An elderly man, shabbily, attired, wa,
seen walking through one of the fashionable
streets in large city one cold Decembe,
day. His coat was of coarse grey. and hat
evidently seen hard service, though still
perfectly whole and Leat The traveller
walked slowly along as | have said, examin
ing carefully as he passed the names on the
plates. He finally paused before dwelling
OF snowy exterior, which if we may credit
the testimony of the plate upon the door,
was occupied by Alexander Beaumont.
Alexander Beaumont yes, that's the
house, murmured the traveller to himself
a. he assembled the steps and rang the door
bell
tbs summons was answered by servant
who, after a momentt scrutiny, which ap-
larcnty was not of very favorable charac
ter, said rOug ghly,-
Well sir. what do you want?''
Is Mr. Beaumont at home p asked tn c
old man, without needing the intentional
rudeness.
No, sir, he is not
Then perhaps | can see his wife -
i think it very doubtful, but | will 20
and see
The servant Withdrew without asking he
old man TO enter, though the day was very
cold, and his clothing seemed TO be hardly
sufficient to protect him fron its in, lemen-
er.
Mrs. Beaumont was reclining on n fanteuil
IN 1 room handsomely furnished. The last
IeS N .eaziue was in he h; n !, and her eyes
we're hstlcssiy glancing over its pages. She
was interrupted in her reading by the en-
trance Of the servant.
Well, what noT. Betty?' she inquired.
There Is man down stars wants TO see
you. ma am"
Man a gentleman Jon mean ?''
No INA am. said Betty, stoutly, for she
wei! understood what made up gentlemen
IN the conventional sense of The term lit
In a gentleman at all. for he has got on
an old gray coat ani he has not got any
gloves on"
What can he want Of me -
Il don't know; he inquired after Mr..
Beaumont first"
You did Mt bring him in the parior, did
0u?"
The girl shook her head
You did right, and you had better tell
HIM III not at home
Mrs Beaumont is not at home,'' said
BETTY, reappearine at the door.
suppose that means she is engaged,
SAID the Old man; Il think she will see me
When she learns who am. Tell her am
her husband uncle, and my name is Henry
BesUmont.'
lhat Old rag-tag masters uncle said
Deey' wondering as she re-ascended the
airs
food heavens" said her mistress, sit
S'n that old veteran Who strolled off years
-So h'oody knows where. l lid hope he
never would come hack again. And now |
SUPPOSE he Is as poor as rat and wants
neip Well, he won't get it if can help it
II but suppose nust see him
:, lou are right, sir. am the wife of
WI Alexander Beaumont, and | suppose
'ioh your language you are
Ills uncle Henry. All me have been
s'"e 50 many years, and it does me good to
feturn to my kindred"
lhe old man leaned on his staff and his
a'uFes worked convulsively as thoughts of
''e past came over his mind Mrs. Beau
l''n' stood holding the door as if waiting
'h to depart. She did not give him
any invitation to euter.
Is your husband well?' inquired the
,''oF' looking IN, as it he expected an in
.'l''on to euter and refresh himself after
wy wax By an interval of rest.
ne Is. ltyou have any message for him
:0u may leave it with me, and will deliver
H. SAID MIS-. Beaumont, desirous of rid
r".', lug uer>eif OF tie Intruder as speedily as
:, iou may tell him / have Called said
1 VISITOR IN d disappointed tone, ''and that
'odid Ike to have seen him.
Will tell him )" said Mrs Beaumont
me was about to close the door.
,io'u there Is one question more What
-, Vecome OF Alexander sister Anua?''
iuon know much about her," was the
m a'Sdalntul reply but | think she
.'''ea clerk. mechanic, or some such
%7'S'"' His name is Lowe, and lives in
',"n street. l. that alp"
HAT is all. "
Gu man turned mis- steps toward the
'' indicated, With many foreLodinss les.