Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28

His uncle Henry. Ali me. i nave oeen
gone many, many years, and il does me good to
return once more among my kindred"
The old man leaned on his staff and his fea-
lures looked convulsively as thoughts ofthe past
came over his mind. Mrs. Beaumont stood
holding the door-as If waiting for him to depart.
She did not give him any invitation to enter.
ais your husband well 90 inquired the visitor.
looking in, as if he expected an invitation to
enter, and refresh himself after his walk, by an
interval rest.
HE is. nyou have a message for him, you
may leave it with me, and 1 will deliver it," said
Mrs Beaumont, desirous of Kidding herself OF
the Intruder as speedily as possible.
g You may tell him that called" said the
visitor in a disappointed tone; land that
would like to have seen him.2
~ VIII tel him. and Mrs. Beaumont was
about to close the door.
"HoldI there is one question more. What be-
came of Alexander's sister, Anna7'
.She! Idon't know much about her, was the
rather disdainfu1 reply !" but believe she mar
riesi clerk mechanic. or some other such per-
SON. His name is Lowe, and he lives in Norton
street, Is that alls'' '~e
THAT is ALL and the old man turned his
steps toward The street indicated, with many
forebodfnes ieast his second visit might be as
unwelcomed as the first appeared TO be. -
Betty" said Mrs. Beaumont, as she closed
the door, - if that old fool comes again be sure
and tell him am not at home"
q Norton street was not a fashionable street, nor
was the two story dwelling occupied by William
Lowe either handsome or costly. 1t was mark
ed, however, by an air of neatness which indi-
Gated that its tenants were not regardless out
ward appearances.
We will take the liberty of introducing you
into the little sitting-room where Mrs. Lowe
and her three children were then seated A
plain serviceable carpet covered the floor, and
the remainder of the furniture, though ofa kind
which would hardly be selected for a drawing
room, had comfortable home like appearance,
which simply satisfied the desire of those who
derived their happiness from higher and less
muta bile source than outside show.
Mrs. Lowe was seated in rocking chair, EN-
gagged in an employment which / am aware is
tabooed in all fashionable society. mean
darning stockings. ,ts crEf
4En ma, a girl of ten, was brushing up the
hearth, which the ashes from the crate in which
blazing fire was burning, had somewhat dis
ordered, while Mary, who was two years young
Ner, was reading; Charley, a little rogue of five,
with 8 smiling face which could not help looking
roguish, was stroking the cat the wrong way, to
the disturbance of poor Tabby, who had quietly
settled herself down to pleasant dreams upon
the hearth rug.
-Hit at once a knock was heard at the door.
"Emma, said the mother, ..syou may go to the
door ana see who ftis and invite them In for its
u Elm ma obeyed the mothers directions.
sdA II Mrs lowe at homeg'' inquired Henry
Beaumont-for 1t was he. .
Ts4es. slfs Enimaa "please walk in, and
you may see her." n
soshe ushered the old man into the comforta-
blesfttfng room WOf g @S@te<-<-
y sfrsya1 1oweiros toreceive him! g3e
"I believe" said he, at am not mistaken in
thinking that your name before marriage was
Anna Beauinonta sy1a ~ A-t''
~. You are right sir, that was my nameT'
"And you have no recollection of an uncle
who wandered away from home and friends,
and from whom no tidings have come for many
a long year?" u ---sa.EG
= aYses, sir, remember him well-my uncle
Henry, and have many times wished / could
learn something of him. Can you give me any
infermation?" ...5. =, -.-
~ can, for am he.''
aHYou, my unclea" said Mrs. Lowe, in surprise;
.sthen you are indeed welcome. Emma. bring
your uncle tine arm chair, and place it close to
ior am sure your uncle must long. to get off
those heavy boots. And now uncle, when you
are quite rested, must demand recitation of
your adventures"
But your brother, Alexander" interrupted
Mr.. Beaumont; "let me first inquire about him.
He lives in the city, does he not?"
F"Yes," said she, "he lives in this city, yet
strange as it may appear. seldom or never see
hffE He has succeeded well, and is wealthy;
but ever since he married with wife, small
property and greater pride, he has kept aloof
froHa u.s. don't SO much blame him 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 a disposition to renew my
81 can easily believe it, was the reply, for
too, have been repulsed.'
sst9ou repulsed. Did you give your name and
inform her Of your relation to her husband?'
I al did; but she did not invite me to enter; and
she was evidently impatient for me to be gone;
took the hint and here am
nat least, uncle" said Mrs. Lowe, smiling,
g you fear no repulss here"
OF that am quite sure,'' said the old gentle
man, looking affectionately into the face of his
niece. "But you have not told me of your hus-
band. Let me know whether you have made
good MATCH he added playfully.
"That depends upon what is meant by the
term Ifaimplies rich husband, thenI failed,
most certainly flor Williams salary is only
eight hundred dollars year, and that is what
we have to depend upon. But that care not for.
4 kind andafeetionate husband is of far more
worth thana magnificent dwelling and costly
furniture 7
"You are right said her uncle warmly" " and
inter that your husband is ofsuch Character.
He is in TRUTH
"still,s continued her uncle. = are there not
some things which your rlimited income viii no,
permit you to obtain, but which would be desir
able?" ~
Yes" said Mrs. Lowe, = am anxious to give
Emma and Mary a musical education; but
William pleaas y wilI not allow of such piece
of extravagancs as the purchssesof q piano; SO
tent to deny ourselves.''
Mr. Lowe then entered, and, being informed
of the character of his visitor extended warm
welcome. A comfortablerepast was soon spread,
(which AIr. Beaumont t partook heartily. His
spirits rose and he seemed to grow younger as
he saw the cheerful faces around-him, and felt
himseIfat home. Soon after the evening meal
he rose to depart. AZ p 's''a 1'ET
s.snrely you are not going" said his niece: >:
+" you must henceforth take up your abode with
u.s." rsI
"SgePsilFs lFseeahout that andifyoud don I think
yed~iftg ettired ofEne perhaps win come
But rhave hired a lodging, and must undoubt-
edly remain in it for few days.
But you must call in every day and make
yourself perfec1yat home even beforeyou come
here to stay E persisted his niece -t.- - =
&c Be assured of that