News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-02-19

IC0lOlliS CltlTIGN, IlGLIG IOSuO VI y,
who had smiling face which could
not help looking roguish, was stroking
the cat the wrong way, much to the
disturbance of poor tabby, who had
quietly settled herself down to pleasant
dreams on the hearthrug.
All at once o loud knock was heard
at the door.
Emma" said the mother, you
may go to the door and SEQ who it is,
and invite the person in, for it is a cold
day"
Emma Immediately obeyed the moth
er's directions.
rs Mrs. Lowe at homo?" inquired
Henry Beaumont, for it was he.
''Yes, sir" said Emma; ''please walk
in and you may see her."
She ushered the old man into the
comfortable sitting room, where Mrs.
Lowe rose to receive him.
II believe" he said, I'm not mis-
taken in thinking that your name be-
fore marriage was Anna Beaumontg"
''You are right, sir; that was my
name"
'And have you no recollection of an
uncle that wandered away from home
and friends, and from whom no tidings
have come for many a long year?"
''Yes, sir, remember him well-1ny
uncle Henry-and l have many times
wished l could hear something from
him. Can you give me any informa-
tionY"
81 can-tor / am he"
'You my uncle?' said Mrs. Lowe, in
surprise; then you are indeed welcome
Emma, bring your uncle the armchair,
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 quite rested, l
must demand q rec of your advent
ures."
"But your brother Alexander?" in
terrupted Mr.. Beaumont; ''let me first
inquire about him. He lives in town
now, does he not?"
A light cloud came over Mrs. loves
face.
Yes" she said, she does live in
town; yet, strange as it may appear, I
seldom or never see him. 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 us l 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
l have not felt a disposition to re-
new my visit"
Il can easily believe it; for I, too,
! have been repulsed."
''You repulsed? Did you give your
name, and inform her of your relation
| to her husbandT'-
II did; but she did not invite me to
enter, and she was evidently impatient
for me to be gone. took the hint,
| and here | am"
cat least, uncle" said Mrs. Lowe
! s1nilingIy, you need not be afraid of
any repulse here.
| ''Of that 1 am quite sure said the
old man, looking affectionately into
the face of his niece. But you have
not told Inc of your husband. Let me
! know you have made good match, "
he added playfully.
THAT depends on what is meant by
the term. If it implies rich husband
then l failed most certainly, for Will
iams salary is only 81, 600, and that is
what we have to depend upon. But
for all that l care not, for u kind, af-
fectionate husband is worth far more
than 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 notG'
eyes" said Mrs Lowe; 81 am anx-
ious to give Emma and Mary musical
education, 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
informed of the character of his visitor
he extended him a hearty welcome. A
comfortable repast was soon spread, o1
which Mr. Beaumont readily partook.
His spirits rose, and he seemed to grow
Younger as he saw the cheerful faces
around him. and felt himself at home
Soon after the evening meal he rose to
depart.
sSurely you are not going" said hi
niece; ''you must henceforth take uI
your abode with us. ="
1--WE will see about that, and if yor
, don't think you will get tired of m'
nerbaps I will come. But l have hireC
a lodging and must undoubtedly re
main in it for q few days"
"But you will call in every day ano
make yourself perfectly at home, ever
before you come here to stay" persist
, ed his niece.
''Be sure of that.
,, In accordance with his promise Mr.
Beaumont made his appearance mex
day at II o'clock, and was received a
cordially as before. He had hardl
been in the house q few minutes whel
8 a rap was heard at the door. Mrs
Lowe beheld two men, who had jus
. driven up in a wagon.
sWhere is the piano to be put
ma'amW they inquired.
= "Piano! You have made mistake
!, We have purchased no piano"
I OTIS all right" said a loud voice b.
hind her.
She turned round in amazement.
! seYou know" continued the uncl
: that / am come to live with you' an
= I thought l would pay my board in az
" vance, that is all. As you expressed
- wish Yesterday for piano l thought
would be as acceptable way as any
u 'rYou. uncle? Why, excuse me, b,
y | thought from-from"-
You 1nean," said he, smiling, ''th
70 YOU thought'from my appearance tn
9 I could not afford it. And | confess
l said he, casting a glance at himself
v the glass. "that my dress is not in Il
u extreme of fashion; and, in fact, L w
t. Obliged to look some time when l call
at the second hand clothing shop t
9 other day before | could lind thes
u However, as | have got all the servl
II | wished out of them, l shall thrc
= them aside tomorrow and appe
70 more respectfully clad.
d ''What! are you wealthy, uncle|
q depend uponit, Anna, ldidn'tspel
50 ten years in the East Indies for moi
a ing" was the reply. II had the min
II however, to put on the appearance
III n moor 1nnn- and so test the aIfectl