The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-01-29
etly settled herself down to dream of

o the door ana see VINO IL Is.
Emma obeyed the mothers directions.
Is Mrs. Lowe at home p inquired Hen
Y Beaumont-for it was he.
"Yes, SIR" said Emma "pleaso walk
n and you may see her"
So she ushercd the old man into the
sitting-room. Mrs. Lowe
.ose to receive him. II believe" said
he, ssthat am not mistaken 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 y
"1es, sir, [ remember we'll, my uncle |
Henry, and I have many times wished |
that | could learn something of him. |
Can you give me any information p
Il can, for l am he."
'sYou, my uncle" said Mrs. Lowe, in
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
to get off his heavy boots. And now,
uncle, when you are thoroughly rested,
must demand a recital of your adven-
tires"
''But your brother, Alexander" inter
rupted MIR. Beaumont, s'let me first in
quire about him. He lives in the city,
does he not? 2"
eyes," said she, 'she does live in the
city, yet strange as it may appear, we
seldom or never see him. He has sue
ceeded well, and is wealthy; but ever
since he married wife with small
property and greater pride he has kept
aloof from US. | don't blame him as
much as his wife, who is said to have
great influence over him. I have called
once, but she treated me so coldly that 1
have no desire to renew my visit"
81 can easily believe it, for 1 too have
been repulsed, was the reply.
"You repulsed! Did you give your
name and inform her of your relation to
her husband ?'
81 did; but she was evidently anxious
for me to be gone | took the hint, and
here am"
cat least, uncle" said Mrs Lowe
smiling, "you need fear no repulse here"
'sOt that | am quite sure, said the old
gentleman, looking affectionately into the
face of his neice. s.But you have not
told me of your husband let me know
whether you have made good match,"
he added playtully.
'.rhat depends upon what is meant by
the term. If it implies a rich husband,
then failed most certainly, for Williams
salary is only eight hundred dollars
year, and that is what we have to depend
upon. But that care not for. a kind
and affectIonate husband is far more
worth than a magnificent dwelling and
very costly furniture"
"You are right" said her uncle warm
ly, "and | infer your husband is of such
a character"
s'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 desirable p
sOh, yes,,' said Mrs Lowe, l am anx
ious to give Emma and Mary musical
education, but Williams means will not
allow of such piece of extravaganza as
the purchase of piano; so that Is one
of the things that we must be contented
to deny ourselves
t..
formed of the character of his visitor,
extended warm welcome. A comforta
BILE repast was soon spread, of which Mr..
Beaumont partook heartily. His spirits
rose, and he seemed to grow young as he
saw the cheerful faces around him, and
he felt himself at home. Soon after the
evening meal be arose to depart. ''Surely
you are not going ?" said his neice; ''you
must take up your abode with us. +"
eve will see about that, and-if you
don't think you will get tired of me, per-
haps I'll come. But have hired lodg-
ing, 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 neice.
''Be assured of that"
s.In accordance with his promise, Mr..
Beaumont made his appearance the next
day about eleven o'clock, and was re-
ceived as cordially as before. He had
hardly been in the houee quarter of an
hour when loud rap was heard at the
door. Mrs. Lowe answered it. She be-
held two men who had driven up in a
wagon. "Where is the piano to be put,
ma'am ?" they inquired.
| stPianoi You have-made mistake, tor
we have not purchased a piano.
"Isn't your name Lowe =
eyes"
"Then it's all right. Jim, bear a
hand, for it's confounded heavy.
/ "But [ am sure there must be some
mistake" insisted the perplexed Mrs
Lowe.
sNot at all ?, said voice behind her
She turned round in amazement
"You know" continued the uncle,
ttthat am going to come here and live
with you, and I thought | would pay my
board-that's all. As you expressed q
wish yesterday for piano l thought II
would be as acceptable way as any
"You, uncle? Why-excuse me-bu'
I thought from-from-
/ "You mean," said he smiling, "that
could not afford it. And I confess" said
he, casting glance in a glass, '.that my
dress is not IN the extreme of fashion