The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-08-27
BIDDEFORD, Me-, FRIDAY

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uncle Henry, and have many times wish
ed that / could learn something of him
Can yon give me any informationP"
81 can, for am he."
"You, my UNCLE" said Mrs. Lowe, II
surprise; then you are indeed, welcome
Emma, bring your uncle the arm chair
and Mary, bring your fathers slippers
for / am sure that your uncle must long q
get of his heavy boots. And now, uncle
when you are thoroughly rested, I mus
demand recital of your adventures"
"But your brother Alexander" inter
rupted Mr.. Beaumont "let me first inquirt
about him, He lives In tho city does hi
notp" 'r ..r 1-r
"Yes." said sho. che does live in the
city, yet strange rs II may appear, seldom
or never see him. He has succeeded well
and is wealthy; but ever since he married
n wife with small property and greater
pride, he has kept aloof from us. / DOM
blame him so much as his wife, who Il
said to have great influence over him.
have called once, but she treated me Sc
coldly that have no desire to renew my
visit"
81 can easily believe Il, for I too, have
been repulsed," was the reply.
"You repulsed. Did you give your
name and inform her of your relation to
her husband?"
II did; but she was evidently anxious
for me to be gone; ! took the hint, and
here / am"
"At least, uncle" said Mrs, Lowe, smi-
ling, '.you need fear no repulse here"
"Of that l am quite sure" said the old
gentleman. looking affectionately into the
face of his niece. "But you hayo not 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. If 1t implies rich husband,
then Ihave failed most certainly; for Will
Jams salary is only eight hundred year,
and that Is what we have to depend upon.
But that care not for. a kind and afIec-
tionate husband Is of far more worth than
magnificent dwelling and costly furni-
ture."
"You are right, said herun warmly,
"and I infer that your husband is of such
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 desirableP"
"Oh, ycs," said Mrs. Lowe, al am anx-
ious to give Emma and Mary musical
education, but Williams means will not
allow of such u piece of extravaganza as
q purchase of piano; so that is one of the
things that we must be content to deny
ourselves.
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and being in
formed of the character of his visitor, ex-
tended warm welcome. "A comfortable
repast was soon spread of which Mr.. Beau-
mont partook heartily. His spirits rose
and no seemed To grow younger rs hc saw
the cheerful faces around him, and he felt
himself Mt home. Soon after the evening
meal he arose to depart.
..Surelv you are not going?" said his
neicc; '.you must take up your abode with
u.s."
ave will see about that, and If you
don't think you will get tired of me, per-
haps I'll come. But have hired n lodg-
ing, and must undoubtedly remain in 1t n
few days"
"But YOU must call in every day and
make yourself perfectly Mt home, even be-
fore you come here to stay" persisted his
niece.
"Be assured of that"
In accordance with his promise, MIR.
Beaumont made his appearance tho next
day Mt about eleven o'clock, and was re-
ceived rs cordially rs before. He had
hardly been in the house quarter Of an
hour when loud rap was heard mt the
door. Mrs. Lowe answered 1t. She be-
held two men who had driven up in n
wagon.
'Where is the piano to be put, ma'amP"
they inquired.
"Piano! You have made mistake, for
we have not purchased piano"
isn't your name Loves"
"Yesn
"Then it's all right. Jim bear u hand,
for it's confounded heavy"
"But I am sure there must be some mis-
take" insisted the pcrplexed Mrs. Lowe.
mot ut all I" said voice behind her.
She turned around in amazcment.
"You know" continued the uncle, "that
am going to come here and live with
you, and thought that / would pay my
board, that's all. As you expressed wish
yesterday for piano, thought IL would
be rs acceptable way rs any,"
"You uncle? Why-excuse me but /
thought from-from-"
You mean," said he, smiling, "that l
could not afford 1t. And l 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 some time
when called at the secondhand clothing
store before / found these. However, rs
have got all the service that wish out of
them, will throw them aside tomorrow,
and appear rather more respectfully clad" F"
"What! are You wealthy, uncle?"
| depend upon II, Anna. didn't spend
ten years in the East Indies for nothing"
was tho reply.
81 had mind. however, to put on the
appearance of u poor man. and test the
disinterestedness Of my relations. One OF
them. however," he added significantly,
III found not Mt home; am happy to find
myself nj home with the other"
Let us return to the aristocrntic Mrs.
Beaumont, who n few mornings succeed
ing the events here recorded, was In her
drawing-room receiving calls.
"By the way" said fashionable visitor,
IL am to have your relatives, the Loves,
| for our next-door neighbors."
"Next-door neighbors!" exclaimed Mrs.
Beaumont, In amazement, 'what do you
mean?"
"Is it possible you have not heard OF
their good fortune! Mrs. loves uncle
has Just returned from the East Indies with
AN immense fortune. He has taken her n
house In the same row with ours, and when
they have moved into II, he will take up
his residence with them. Meanwhile he
Is stopping at the R House."
"What! Henry Beaumont"
"The same; but i thought you knew it."
When the visitor withdrew, Mrs. Beau
mont ordered carriage, and Immediately
drove to the hotel where her husbands
uncle was stopping. She sent up her card
and requested an interview.
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