The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-02-25

income will not permit you to obtsin,
but which would be desirable, is there
notY'
yes" said Mrs. Lowe, "I am anx
ious to give Emma and Mary musical
education, but Williams means will not
allvw Of such extravaganza as the pur
chase Of piano; so that is one Of the
things which we must be content to
deny ourselves"
Mr, Lowe then entered, aud being
Informed Of the character Of his visitor
he extended hearty welcome.
A comfortable repast was soon spread
ofwhich Mr.. Beaumont readily partook
His spirits rose, and seemed to grow
younger as he saw the cheerful faces
around him, and felt himself ut 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 u.s."
I'VE will see about that, and If you
don't think you will get tired of me,
perhaps I will come. But / have hired
lodging and must undoubtedly remain
in it for few days"
But you must call in every day and
make yourself perfectly ut homo even
before you come here to stay" persist
ed his niece.
BE assured Of that"
In accordance with his promise Mr.,
Beaumont made his appearance next
day at a.even O'Clock and was received
as cordially as before. He had hardly
been in tho house quarter Of an hour
when loud rap was heard at the door.
She beheld two men who had just driven
up 10 wagon.
Where is the piano to be put,
ma'ams" they inquired.
"Pianol You have made mistake;
We have not purchased piano"
Isn't your name Lowell r
sYes."
"Then it is all right. Jim, bear a
hand for it's confounded heavy"
But | am quite sure there must be
some mistake" still insisted the per-
picked Mrs. Lowe.
"Not at all" said loud voice behind
her.
| She turned around 10 amazement
"You know" continued the uncle
that | am going to come and live with
you, and thought | would pay my
board in advance, that is all. As you
expressed wish yesterday for piano
| thought it would be as acceptable q
way as any"
"You uncle. Why-excpse me
but thought irom-from"
"You meau," said he smiling, i'tha
you thought from my appearance that
could not afford it. And l confess,
said he, casting glance at himself ia
the glass, shat my dress is not in th,
extreme Of the fashion, and ia fact
was obliged TO look sometime when
called at the second hand clothing stor,
the other day before | could ipd theie
However as | have got all the service
wished out Of them, | shall throw then
aside tomorrow, aud appear ratheI
more respectfully clad"
What are you wealthy, unole 7"
depend upon il, Anna, l didn'
spend ten years in the East Indies fo
nothing" was the reply. 81 had I
mind, however, to put on the appearanc,
Of a poor man, and so test the affection
and disintercstedness Of my relations
One Of them, however, found 'not al
home" | am happy to find myself Al
home with the other"
| Let US turn TO the aristocratic Mrs
B., who in few evenings succeed
ing the cvsnts here recorded, was in hel
drawing room receiving morning calls
"By the way" said fashionabl.
visitor, 81 am TO have your relatives
the Loves, for my next door neighbors'
"Next door neighbors !" exclaimed
Mrs. Beaumont in amaxement. "Whai
do you mean p
"Is itpossibla you have not heard o.
their good fortuuey Mrs. loves uncle
has just returned from the East Indie.
with an immense fortune"
He has taken her house in thu
same block with oqrs, aud when the,
have moved into it will take up his res
idence with them. Meanwhile he ].
stopping at the R. House"
What! Henry Beaumont?"
"The very same, but L thought you
knew it"
When the visitor Withdrew Mrs
Beaumont ordered a carriage, and i'm
mediately drove to the hotel where hel
husbands uncle was stopping. She
sent up her card and requested an au
dience.
The servant soon returned with
another card on which was traced ths
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