The Van Buren press., 1869-03-09

at home :,
Norton street was not q fashionable
street, nor was the two story building &C.
cupied BY William Lowe either handsome
or costly. II was marked however by
an air of neatness which indicated that
its tenants were not regardless Of out
ward appearances.
We will take the liberty to INTRODUCES
you into little sitting room where Mrs.
Lowe and her three children were even
now seated. A plain, serviceable carpet
covered the floor. and the remainder oil
the furniture. though Of kind which
could hardly be selected for q drawing
room had q comfortable home-like APP
pearance which simply satisfied the desire
Of these who derived their happiness
form higher and less mutable source
than outside show.
Mrs Lowe was seated in a rocking
chair, engaged in an employment which
am aware is tabooed In all fashionable
society, l mean darning stockings
Emma, a girl of ten, was brushing up
the hearth, which the ashes of the CRATE
in which blazing fire was burning' had
somewhat disordered. while Mary, who
was two years younger, was reading.
Charley, d little rogue offve, with asmil'
ing 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.
All at once knock was heard al the
door
Emma" said the mother, "you may
90 to the door and see who 1t is, and in.
vite them in, for it is q cold day"
Emma obeyed the mothers direction.
is Mrs. Lowe at home p inquired
Henry Beatimont--for II vas be.
"Yes sir" said Emmr "plesse walk
in, and you may see her.
SO she ushereJ the old man into the
comfortable sitting room.
Mrs Lowe rose to receive him
81 believe" said he, (" am not mistak-
en- in thinking that your name before
marriage was Anna Beaumont"
"You are right, sir that was my name.
"And you have no recollection OF an
uncle who wandered away from home
and friends, and from whom no tidings
have come for many long year p
"Yes sir, | remember him well-my
uncle Henry, and have many times
wished | could learn something Of him.
Can you give me any information ?"
Il can, for am be"
"You, my uncle" said Mrs. Lowe, in
surprise 7" then you are indeed welcome
Emma bring your uncle the arm chair,
and place it close to the Gre and Mary,
bring your fathers slippers, for am sure
your uncle must long to get of those
heavy boots. And now, uncle, when YOU
uru qaise .~-..a, .aust demand 4 recital
Of your adventures. b.. ...i, -.f..-...
But your brother, Alexander" inter.
rupted Mr. Beaumont, "let me first in
quire about him. lie lives in the city,
does he not ?" ,...se... Il
Yes said she, I" he does live In this
city, yet, strange as it may appear, sci
dom or never see Tim He has succeed
ed we'll, and is wealthy; but ever since
be married with wife, small property
and a greater pride, he has kept aloot
from us. ! don't SO much blame him as
his wife, who is said to have a great in
auence over him, / have called once,
but she treated me 50 coldly that have
not felt the disposition to renew my visit.
81 can easily believe it, was the re.
ply, " for l too, have been repulsed."
You repused. Did you give your
name and inform her Of your relation 70
her husband " l u isi. A@'.-t .a
~ 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. b"
AT least uncle" said Mrs. Lowe
smiling "you need fear no repulsc here ;
"Of that l am quite sure" said the old
gentleman. looking ahectionately into the
face Of his neice. But you have no,
told me of your husband. Let me know
whether you have made good match,
he added playfully.
"That depends upon what is meant by
the term II it implies rich husband
then failed, most certainly; for Williams
salary Is only eight hundred dollars 9
years, and that is what we have to depend
upon But that I care not for. A kind
and affectionate husband is Of far more
worth than magnificent dwelling anc
costly furniture"
{" You are right" said her uncle warm
ly, sand ! infer that your husband is o
|. such character"
"Hc is in truth"
"Still.' continued her uncle, "are Their,
not some things which your limited
means will not permit you to obtain, bu
which would be desirable p a'.s
YES" said Mrs. Lowe, !" am anx
ious to give Emma and Mary musica
education; but w illiam's means will no
allow of such piece Of extrayagance o
the purchase Of piano !; so that is on
OF the things which VIC must be contcn
TO deny ourselves"
Mr.. Lowe then entered. AMI being in
formed Of the character Of his yisitor,ex
tended warm welcome A comfortable
repast was soon spread OF which MI
Beaumont psrtook heartily. His spirit
rose, and he seemed TO grow younger a
he saw the cheerful faces around him, AN,
felt him self at homo. Soon after the eve
ming meal he arose to depart NJ
/" Surely you are not going I" said hi
niece: "you must hencefortll take VI
your abode with us,
ave will see about that, and " yo1
don, think yon will got tired Of me, per
haps / will come. But have hired