The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-07-02

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II don't know much about her." was the
rather disdainful reply ; "but think she
married clerk, mechanic or some such
person. His name is Lowe and lives on
Norton street. Is that all 2"
The old man turned his steps towards
the street indicated, with many forebod-
ings lest his second visit might be as I'M
welcome his first appeared to be.
BETTY" said Mr.. Beaumont as she
closed the door, .if that old fool comes
again, be sure and not to forget to tell him
I am not at home"
Norton street was not fashionables street
nor was the twostory dwelling occupied by
William Lowe handsome or costly. 1t
was marked, however by an air ofneatness
which indicated that its tenants were not
regardless of outward appearances.
We will take the liberty of Introducing
you into little sitting-rooin, where Mrs.
Lowe and her three little ,children were
even now seated. A plain, sefviceable
carpet covered the floor, and the remainder
Of the furniture, though of a kind which
would hardly be selected for q drawing
room, had a comfortable, home-like APP
pearance, which amply satisfied the de
sire of those who derived their happiness
outside show Mrs. Lowe was seated in a
rocking chair engaged in the employment
WHICH am aware is tabooed in all fash
ionable society. l mean darning stock
ings
Emma, girl of ten, was brushing up
the hearth, which the ashes from the CRATE
in 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 Tab
by who had quietly settled herself down
to pleasant dreams upon the hearth rug.
All at once loud knock was heard at
the door.
/ Emma" said the mother, "you may go
to the door and sec who it is, and invite
them in, for it is cold day."
Emma Immediately obeyed the mothers
direction. ~.
SIS Mrs. Lowe at home2" inquired
Henry Beaumont-for it was he.
eyes sir" said Emma; "please walk in
and you may see her." ..,.-
She ushered the old man into the COM
Portable sitting-room.
Mrs. Lowe arose to receive him.
II believe" he said, "I'm not mistaken
in thinking that your name before mar
riage was Anna Beaumont ~ -.
"You are right, sir, that was my name"
"And you have no recollection of an I'M
Gle that wandered away from home and
friends and from whom no tidings have
come for many long year ?"
eyes, sir, remember him well-my I'M
Gle Henry, and / have many times wished
l could hear something from him. Can,
you give me any information"
II can, for l am he"
"--Uu my unC1o'' salu MIS-. 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 a recital
of your adventures"
''But your brother, Alexander" Interrupt
ted Mr.. Beaumont, "let me first inquire
about him. He lives in ;hO city now, does.
he not ?"
A light cloud came over Mrs. loves face
eyes," she said, "He does live in the
city; yet strange asitmay appear, seldom
or never see him. He has succeeded well
and is wealthy; but ever since he married
wife with small property and greater
pride, he has kept aloof from us. do not
blame him so much 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 disposition to renew
my visit"
II can easily believe it," was the reply,
"for too have oeen repulsed."
"You repulsed? Did you give your
name and inform her of your relation to
her husbands"
81 did, but she did not invite me to en-
ter; and she was evidently impatient for
me to be gone; and took the hint, and
here | am"
"At least, uncle" said Mrs. Lowe smil-
ingly, you need not be afraid of any re-
pulse here"
"Of that am quite sure,". said, the old,
gentleman looking affectionately into the
face of his niece. "But you have not told
me of your husband. Let me know wheth-
or you have good husband" he added
playfully.
"That depends upon what is meant Ly
the term. If it implies rich husband,
then 1 have failed, most certainly for viii
liam's salary is only eight hundred dollars
year, and that is what we have to depend
upon. But for all that care not, for a
kind, affectionate husband is Of far more
worth than magnificent house and the
most costly furniture"
"You are right" said her uncle warmly,
"and infer that your husband is of such
character"
"He is in truth"
"Still," continued her uncle, "there must
be something which your limited income
will not permit you to obtain, but which
would be desirable, is there not ?"
EYES," said Mrs. Lowe, Il am anxious
to give Emma and Mary musical educa-
ton, but Williams means will not allow
of such extravaganza as the purchase Of
piano; so that is one of the things we must
be content to deny ourselves"
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and being in
formed of the character of his visitor, he
extended hearty welcome
A comfortable repast was soon spread,
of which Mr.. Beaumont readily partook.-
His spirits rose, and he seemed to grow
younger as he saw the cheerful faces around
him. Soon after the evening meal he arose
to depart.
b" Surely you are not going2" said his
niece, ''you must henceforth take up your
abode with u.s."
ave will see about that, and if you will
NOT oet tired of me mariana I will come -