Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-02-25

playfully.
"That depends upon what is meant
by the term. If it implies rich
husband. then I failed, most certain
ly; for Williams salary is only eight
hundred dollars a year, and that is
what we have to depend upon. But
that I care cot for. A kind and af-
fectionate husband is Of far more
worth than magnificent dwelling
and costly furniture
"You. are right said her uncle,
warmly, "and I infer that your hus-
band is of such a character
He is, in truth
"Still," continued her uncle, care
there not some things which your
limited income will not permit you
to obtain, but which would be de-
sirable p
Yes" said Mrs Lowe, 81 am
anxious to give Emma aid Mary a
musical education; but Williams
means will not allow of such piece
of 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 Wis
itor, extended a warm welcome. A
&C cmfortahle repast was soon spread
Of which Mr.. Beaumont bartook
heartily. His spirits rose, and he
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.
"Sulely you are not goingT' said
his neice; ''vou 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 1 will come. But
have hired a lodging and must un-
doubtedly remain in it for a few
days
"But you must call in every day
and make yourself perfectly at home
even before you come to stay, per-
sisted his neice.
BE assured Of that
In accordance with his promise,
Mr.. Beaumont made his appearance
next day at about eleven o'clock,
and was received as cordially as be-
fore. He had hardly been in the
house a quarter Of an hour, when a
loud rap was heard at the door,
Mrs Lowe answered it; she beheld
two men who had driven up in a
wagon.
"Whe,e's the piano to be put,
ma'am?' they inquired.
"Piano! You have made mis-
take; we have not purchased a
piano"
Isn't your name Lowe?'
Yes
Then it's all right Jim hear
hand. for it's COMPOUNDED heavy
But Tn sure there must be some
mistake, insisted the perplexed Mrs.
Lowe.
Not at ALL said voice behind
her. She turned around in amaze
ment.
sYou know continued the uncle.
that I am going to come and live
with you; and I thought 1 would
pay my board in advance. that is
all. AS you expressed wish yes
terdav for a piano, I thought it
would be as acceptable way as
any,"
You, uncle! why-excuse me-
but thought from-from-
You mean,' said he smiling, that
YOU thought from my appearance
that I could not afford it. And I
confess said he, casting glance in
the glass, that nv dress is not in
the extreme of fashion, and in fact
I was obliged to look some time
when l called at the second hand
clothing store the other day, before
I could find them. However, as I
have got all the service that I wish
out of them. I shall throw them to
one side, and be more respectfully
clad
'Wh at! are you wealthy, uncle?'
Depend upon it, Anna, l did not
spend ten years in the East Indies
for nothing. I had mind, howev
er, to put on the appearance of
poor man, and so test the affection
and disinterestedness of my rela-
tions. One of theI, however, I
found NOT AT HOME; l am happy to
find myself at home with the other
| Let us return to the aristocratic
Mrs. Beaumont, who, a few morn
ings succeeding the events here re-
corded, was in her drawing room
receiving calls.
BY the way, I am to have your
relatives, the Loves, for my next
door neighhors,' said a fashionable
visitor.
Next door neighbors! What do
you mean?' exclaimed Mrs Beau
mont, in amazement.
is it possible you have not heard
of their good fortune? Mrs. loves
uncle has just returned from the
East Indies with an immense fortune.
He has taken her a house in the
same block with ours, and when they
have moved into it, he will take up
his residence with them. Meanwhile
he is stopping at the R house.
What! Henry Beaumont p
The same. but thought you
knew it,
| When the visitor withdrew, Mrs.
Beaumont ordered carriage, and
Immediately drove to the hotel
where her husbands uncle was stop
ping. She sent up her card and re-
quested an interview.
The servant soon returned with