The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-04-29

Anna ?'
81 don't know much about her." was
the rather disdainful reply ''but 1 think
she married clerk, mechanic. or some
such person. His name is Lowe, and
lives in Norton street Is that all ?"
THAT is all
The old man turned his steps toward
the street indicated, with many forebod
ings lest his second visit might be as un-
welcome as his first appeared to be.
Betty" said Mrs. Beaumont, as she
closed the door, eff that old fool comes
again, be sure and not forget to tell him [
am not at home"
Norton street was not fashion able
street nor was the two-story dwelling oc-
cupied by William Lowe either handsome
or costly. It was marked, however, by an
air OF neatness which indicated that its
tenants were not regardless of outward ap-
pearance.
We will take the the liberty of intro
ducing you into a little sitting room, where
Mrs Lowe and her thee children were
even now seated. A plain, serviceable
carpet covered the floor, and the remain
| der of the furniture, though of kind
which would hardly be selected for draw
J
pearance, which simply satisfied the de-
! sire Of those who derived their happiness
| from higher and less mutable force than
outside show Mrs. Lowe was seated in
rocking chair engaged in an employ
ment which l am aware is tabood in all
fashionable society. l mean darning stock
ings.
Emma, girl of ten, was brushing up
| the hearth, which the ashes from the CRATE,
III which blazing fire was now burning,
! had somewhat disordered, while Mary,
! who was two years younger, was reading.
! Charley, little rogue Of five, with smil-
Ing face which could not help looking
roguish, was stroking the cat the wrong
way, much to the disturbance of poor taby,
who had quietly settled herself down to
| the pleasant dreams upon the hearth rug.
All at once loud knock was heard at
the door.
Emma" said the mother, 'you may go
to tho door and see who it is, and invite
him in, for it is cold day"
Emma Immediately obeyed The mothers
direction
as Mrs. Lowe at homer" inquired
Henry Beaumont it was he.
Yes, sill" said Emma "please walk in,
and you may see her"
She ushercd the old man into the com
Portable sitting room.
Mrs. Lowe arose to receive him
Il believe" he said, I'm not mistaken
in thinking that your name before mar
riage was Anna Beaumont?
"Hou are right, SIR that was my name :"
And you have no recollection of an
| Ia fh,f l. L
friends and from whom no tidings have
come for many long year?"
Yes, sir, [ remember him wcll-my
uncle Henry, and 1 have many times
wished that could hear something from
him. Can you give me any information ?"
Il can, for | am he.'
You my uncle ?" said Mrs Lowe, in
surprise, then you are indeed welcome.
Emma bring your uncle the arm chair
and place it close to the FIRE and Mary,
bring your fathers slippers, for l am sure
your dear uncle must long to get off those
heavy boots And now uncle, when YOU
are quite rested, must demand recital
of your adventures.
But your brother, Alexander" inter
rupted Mr.. Beaumont, ''let me first inquire
about him. He lives in the city now,
does he not 2"
A light cloud came over Mrs loves face
YES" she said, she does live in the
city; yet, strange as it may appear, sell
dom or never see him. He has succeeded
we'll and is wealthy but ever since he
married a wife with small property and
greater pride, he has kept loft from US
do not blame him so much as his wife
who is said to have great influence over
him. l have called once but she treated
me so coldly that l have not felt dispo-
sition to renew my visit"
Il can easily believe it." was the reply,
for [, to, have been repulsed."
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 en-
ter; and she was evidently impatient ffor
me to be gone | took the hint, and here
I am"
AT least, uncle" said Mrs. Lowe smil-,
iDgly, "you need not be afraid Of any re-
pulse here,
"Of that [ am quite sure" said the old
gentleman, looking afectionately into the
face Of his niece ''But you have not told
me of your husband. Let me know wheth-
er you have good match, he added play
fully.
THAT depends upon what is meant by
the term If it implies rich husband |,
then | failed, most certainly, for William
salary is only eight hundred dollars year,
and that is what we have to depend upon.
But for all that l care not, for kind, at
n t.Lo,J ;c Of far mora wort h