Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

boots. And now, uncle, when YOU are
quite rested, must demand recital of
your adventures.
But your brother, Alexander ~ inter
rupted Mr.. Beaumont let me first inquire
about him. He lives in town now, does he
not 2"
A light cloud came over Mrs. loves face
"Yes, she said, che does live in town
/ yet strange as it may appear, | seldom or
never see him. He has succeeded well and
is wealthy. But ever since he married a
wife with a 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"
81 can easily believe it, for l, too, have
been repulsedn ~
''You repused Did you give your name,
and inform her Of your relation TO her hus-
band :"
81 did but she did not invite me to en-
ter, and she was evidently impatient for
me to be gone. took the hint and here
am"
"At least, uncle" said Mrs. Love- smil-
ing, ''you need not be afraid Of any repuse
here"
"Of that | am quite sure" said the old
man, looking affectionately into the face of
his niece. But you have not told me Of
your husband. Let me know if you have
made good match, he added, playfully.
That depends on what is meant by the
term. If it implies rich husband, then
failed most certainly, for Williams salary
is only $1,000, and that is what we have to
depend upon. But for all that | care not,
for kind, affectionate husband is worth
far more than a magnificent house and the
most costly furniture"
"You are right" said her uncle. There
must be something which your limited
means will not permit you to obtain, but
which would be desirable is there not =
YES" said Mrs. Lowe 81 am anxious
to give Emma and Mary a musical educa-
ton, but Williams means will not allow Of
such extravaganza as the purchase of a
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 him a hearty welcome A com
Portable repast was soon spread, of which |
Mr.. Beaumont readily partook. His spir-
ITS rose, and he seemed to grow younger as
he saw the cheerful faces around him. and |
felt himself at home. Soon after the even
ing meal he rose to depart.
Surely you are not going" said his |
niece you must henceforth take up your
abode with us
1--WE will see about that, and if you don't |
think you will get tired of me perhaps |
will come. But have hired lodging and |
must undoubtedly remain in it for few
days"
'But you will call in every day aud |
make yourself perfectly at home, even be- |
fore you come here to stay persisted his
niece.
BE sure of that"
In accordance with his promise, Mr..
Beaumont made his appearance next day
at eleven O'Clock, and was received as cor
daily as before He had hardly been in the
house few minutes when a rap was heard
at the door. Mrs. Lowe beheld two men
who had just driven up in wagon
Where is the piano to be put, ma'am ,"
they inquired.
ITS all right" said loud voice behind
her.
She turned round in amazement
"Nou know" continued the uncle, that
| am come to live with you, and thought
would pay my board in advance, that is
all AS you expressed a wish Yesterday
for piano, l thought it would be as ac-
ceptabe way as any
"Hou, uncle Why, excuse me, but
thought from-from-"
"Hou mean" said he, smiling, that you
thought from my appearance that could
not afford it, And | confess" said he,
casting a glance at himself 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 second hand
clothing shop the other day, before l could
find these. However, as | have got all the
service | wished out of them, l shall throw
them aside tomorrow and appear more re-
spe ectably clad"
What are you wealthy, uncle -
depend upon it, Anna, didn't spend
ten years in the East Indies for nothing"
was the reply. 81 had the mind however,
TO put OH the appearance Of a poor man,
and so test the affection and disinterested-
ness of my relations. One of them, how
ever, found not at home | am happy to
find myself at home with the other"
Let us return to the aristocratic Mrs.
Beaumont, who, few days succeeding the
events here recorded, was in her drawing
room receiving calls.
by the way said a fashionable visitor,
Il am to have your relatives, the Loves,
for my next door neighbors."
Next door neighbors ~ exclaimed Mrs.
Beaumont, in smazement. "What do you
mean :"
''Is it possible that 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 house
n the same street with ours, and when they
nave moved into it he will take up his resi-
ience with them. Meanwhile, he is stop
ling at the Clarendon hotel. ~
What Henry Beaumont y
The very same. But | thought you
NEW it,"
When the visitor withdrew Mrs Beau
mont ordered her carriage and immediate
y drove to the hotel where her husbands
lncle was stopping. She sent up her card
md requested an audience.
The servant soon returned with another
ard, on which were traced the significant
words, mot at home. n-Nelu York World.