Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

to the disturbance Of poor Tabby, who had
quietly settled herself down to pleasant
dreams on the hearth rug.
All at once a knock was heard at the door.
Emma" said the mother, "you may 20 to
The door and see who it is."
Emma obeyed the mothers directions.
Is Mrs. Lowe at home ?" inquired Hen.
Try Beaumont-fOr it was he.
" Yes, sir" said Emma please walk in,
and you may see her"
So she usherod the old man into the com.
Portable sitting-room.
Mrs. Lowe rose to receive him.
q" ] believe said he am not mistaken
IN thinking that your name before your mar.
uago was Anna Beaumont"
" lou are right sir that was my name.
Aud you have no recollection Of an uncle
who wandered away from home and friends
and from whom no tidings have come foi
many long year ~
Yes, sir, ! remember him wel--my uncle
Henry, and have many times wished
could learn something of him. Can you give
me any information %
! can, for | am he'
You, my uncle 2" said Mrs. Lowe, in
surprise; then you are indeed welcome. -
Emma, bring your uncle the arm chair, aud
Mary, bring your fathers slippers, for am
sure your uncle must long to get off those
heavy boots. And now, uncle, when you arc
thoroughly rested, must demand recital
Of your adventures"
But your brother, Alexander" inter-
rupted Mr.. Beaumont, " let me first inquire
about him He livesin the city, does he not 2'
Yes said she, he does live in this city,
yet, strange as it may appear, seldom or
never see him. He has succeeded we'll, aud
is wealthy but ever since he married, with
a small property and a greater pride, he has
kept aloof from US. | 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 codly that | have no de-
sire to renew my visit"
l can easily believe it," was the reply,
for too, have been repulsed"
You repulsed. Did you give your name
and inform her Of your relation to her hus-
band ?"
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. -
At least, uncle, said Mrs. Lowe, smil-
ing, you need fear no repuIse here
OF that | am quite sure" said the old
gentleman, looking afectionately in the face
Of his niece. But you have not told me of
your husband Let me know whether you
have made good match" he added playfuIly.
That depends upon what is meant by the
term. If it implies rich husband, then |
failed, most certainly; Williams salary is
only $500 year, and that is what we have
to depend upon. But that | care not for
A kind and afectionate husband is Of far
more worth than magnificent dwelling and
costly furniture.
Your are right said her uncle warmly,
" and infer that your husband is of such a
character"
He is in truth"
Still, continued her uncle, are there
not some things which your limited means
will not permit you to obtain, but which
would be desirable2"
Yes" said Mrs Lowe, " am anxious
to give Emma and Mary musical education,
but our means will not allow of such piece
of extravaganza as the purchase of piano
so that is one of the things which we must be
coptent to deny ourselves"
Mr. Lowe then entered, and being informed
of the character of his visitor, extended a
warm welcome. A comfortable repast was
soon spread, of which Mr.. Beaumont partook
heartily. His spirits rose, and he seemed to
grow younger as he saw the cheerful faces
around him, and he felt himself at home
Soon after the evening meal he arose to go.
Surely you are not going ?" said his
niece you must henceforth take up your
abode with US"
We will see about that, and if you don't
think you will get tired of me- perhaps 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 at home even before you
come here to stay" persisted his niece.
Be assured of that"
In accordance with his promise, Mr.. Beau
mont made his appearance next day at about
eleven o'clock and was received as cordially
as before. 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
wagon.
Where is the piano to be put, ma'am ~
they inquired.
Piano You have made mistake, for
we have not purchased piano"
isn't you name Lowe p
"Yes."
" Then it's all right. Jim, bear hand,
for its confounded heavy"
But I'm sure there must be some mis-
take" insisted the perplexed Mrs Lowe.
Not at ALL" said voice behind her She
turned around in amazement.
You know" continued the uncle, " that
| am going to come to live with you; and |
thought | would pay my board in advance
that is all. As you expressed wish yestcr-
day for piano, | thought it would be as ac-
ceptable a way as any"
!" You, uncle Why-exouse me--but
thought from-from-"
You mean," said he, smiling, that l
could not afford it, And | confess" said he
casting glance in the glass, /" that my dress
is not in the extreme of fashion, and in fact
was obliged to look sometime when l called
at the secondhand clothing store the other
day before | could find these. However, as |
have got al the service out Of them, shall
throw them aside tomorrow, and appear
rather more respectfully clad.'
"What are you wealthy, uncle2"
Depend upon it, Anna. | didn't spend
ten years in the East Indies for nothing" was
the reply.
l had a mind, however, to put on the APP
pearance ola poor man, and test the affection
aud disinterestedness of my relations One
Of them, however" he added significantly, |
found not at home | am happy TO find my
self at home with the other.n
Let us return to the aristocratic Mrs. Beau
mont, who few mornings succeeding the
events here recorded, was in her drawing
room receiving morning calls.
BY the way" said fashionable visitor,
8 am to have your relatives, the Loves, for
our next door neighbors.'
"Next door neighbors! !" exclaimed Mrs
Beaumont, in amazement; "what do you
mean 2'
"Is it possible you have not heard of their
good fortune Mrs. loves uncle has Just
returned from the East Indies with an i'm.
nanoo g,rtuna Ita hos taEap bar A ho,,ro -,