Middletown transcript., 1891-02-12
indicated that its tenants were not ire
regardless of outward appearances.

uuclug the reaQof TO q llLtle SlbLlnS-,
room, where Mrs. Lowe and her three
children were seated. The furniture,
though of a kind that would hardly
be selected for drawing-room, had
comfortable, homelike appearance,
which amply satisfied the desire of
those who derived their happiness
from higher and less mutable force
than outside show. Mrs. Lowe was
engaged in an employment which is
tabooed in all fashionable society
that is, darning stockings.
Emma, girl of 10, was brushing
the hearth, which the ashes from the
CRATE, in which a blazing fire was now
burning, had somewhat disordered,
while Mary, who was two years
younger, was reading, Charley, a lit
tie rogue Of five, 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 set
tied herself down to pleasant dreams
on the hearthrug.
All at once a loud knock was heard
at the door.
Emma" said the mother. you
may go to the door and see who it is,
aud invite the person in, for it is q
cold day."
Emma Immediately obeyed the
mothers directions.
Is Mrs. Lowe at home ?" 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.
81 believe" he said, "I'm not
mistaken in thinking that your name
before marriage was Anna Beau
month
You are right, sir I; 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, I remember him we'll
nv uncle Henry--and I have many
times wished l could hear something
from him p
You can-for / 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 the
fire and, Mary, bring your fathers
slippers, for I am sure your dear
uncle must long to get off those heavy
boots. And now, uncle, when you
are quite rested, / must demand a re-
cital of your adventures"
But your brother, Alexander ?"
interrupted 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, che does live in
town; yet, strange as it may appear,
| seldom or never see him. He has
succeeded we'll, and is wealthy. But
ever since he married 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. l have called once, but she
treated me SO coldly that have not
felt disposition to renew my visit.
can easily believe it for |, too
have been repulsed."
You repulsed !? Did you give
your name, and inform her of your
relation to her husband ?"
did but she did not invite, me
to enter, and she was evidently i'm.
patient for me to be gone. 1 took
the hint, and here l am"
:" At least, uncle" said Mrs. Low
smilingly, you need not be afraid o.
any repulse here"
"Of that l am quite sure" said tn
old man, looking affectionately init
the face Of his niece. But you hay'
not told me Of your husband. LIE
me know you have made goo'
match, he added playtully.
"That depends on what is mean
by the term. If it implies ricl
husband then / failed most certainly
for Williams salary is only $1,000
and that is what we have to depen'
upon. But for all that 1 care no,
for kind, affectionate husband
worth far more than a magni6cen
house and the most costly furniture.
!" You are right" said her uncle
"There must be something which you
limited means will not permit you
obtain, but which would be desirable
is there not p
Yes," said Mrs. Lowe; &C l an
anxious to give Emma and Mary
musical education, but William
means will not allow Of such extra
vagance as the purchase of a piano
SO that is one of the things we mus
be content to deny ourselves"
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and bein
informed of the character of hi
visitor he extended him a heart
wecome. A comfortable repast wa
soon spread, of which Mr.. Beaumon
readily partook. His spirits ros,
and he seemed TO grow younger a
he saw the cheerful faces aroun
him, and felt himself at home. 500
after the evening meal he rose to de
part.
Surely you are not going," sal
his niece; ''you must hencefort
take up you abode with u.s."
s We will see about that, and
you don't think you will get tired {
me perhaps I will come. But l hay
hired lodging and must undoubted
| ly remain in it for a few day."
But you will call in every da
and make yourself perfectly at hom,
even before you come here to STAY
porcictod hi, niooo