The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-06-05

lives in Norton street. Is that all 2"
"That is all 70
The old man turned his steps toward
tho street indicated, with many forebod-
ings least his second visit might prove as
unwelcome as Ills first appeared to be.
"Betty," said Mrs Beaumont, as she
closed the door, "if that old fool comes
again. be sure aud not forget to tell him
/ am not at homo"
Norton street was not fashionable
street, nor was the two story dwelling oc-
cupied by William Lowe either hand
some or costly. 1t was marked, however,
by an air of neatness, which indicated
that its tenants were not regardless Of its
outside appearances.
We will take the liberty of introduc-
ing you into little sitting room where
Mrs. Lowe aud her three children were
now seated A plain serviceable carpet
covered the floor, aud the remainder of
the furniture, though Of Il kind which
would hardly be selected for drawing
room, had comfortable, homelikc APP
pearance, which simply satisfied the de-
sire of those who derived their happi-
ness from higher and less mutable force
than outside show. Mrs. Lowe was
seated in rocking chair, engaged in an
employment which am aware is tabooed
in all fashionable society. 1 mean darn
ing stockings.
Emma, girl of ten, was brushing up
the hearth, which the ashes from the
CRATE, in which q blazing fire was now
burning, had somewhat disordered, while
Mary, who was two years younger was
readiug. Charley, little rogue of five,
with smiling face which could not help
looking roguish, was strokiug the cat the
wrong way, much to the disturbance Of
poor Tabby, who had settled herself
dawn to pleasant dreams upon the hearth
rug.
4 al 1T 1T ;.iicc !;a;l knock was heard at
the DIOR.
"l,nma,' said ,he mother, ''you may
70 tn the door and sec who it is, and in
rite them iii, for it is cold day"
sl1an,ss ian;a:l. .liatgly sshessd 4..pssss
rs Mrs. Lowe at home 2" inquired
Henry Beaumont-for it was he.
Yes, sir, said Emma, please walk in
and you may see her"
She ushcrcd the old man into the COM
inrtablc sitting-room.
Mrs Lowe arose to receive him
II believe" he said, I'm not mistak-
en III thinking that your name before
marriage was Anu Beaumont"
"4ou are right, sir, that was my
name"
And you have no recollection of an
uncle that wandered away from home
and from whom no tidings has come for
many long ycar!"
Yes, sir, remember him well-my
unclo Henry, and I have many times
wished | could hear something from
HIM Can you give me any in.orma-
ton ?"
IL can, for | am he"
"lou my uncle q said Ms. Lowe, in
surprise, then you are indeed welcome.
Emma, bring your uncle the arm chair
and pluce it close to the fire; and Mary.
bring your fathers slippers, for I'm sure
your dear uncle must long to get off
those heavy boots. And now, uncle,
when you are quite rested, | must de-
mand a recital of your adventures.
"But your brother, Alexander" inter-
ruptcd Mr. Beaumont, "let me first in
quire about him. He lives in the city
now, does he not Z"
A light cloud came over Mrs. loves
fuce
Yes" she said, che does live in the
city /; yet: strange as it may appear, l
seldom or never see I'm. He has sue.
ceeded well and is wealthy: but ever
since he married a wife with small
property and greater pride, he has kept
aloof from u.s. | do not blame him so
much as his wife, VIII, is said to have
great influence over him. / called once,
but she treated me so codly that I have
not felt disposition to renew my visit"
Il can eusily believe it," was the ,c-
ply, "for | too, have been repulsed"