Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-08-20

AT least, uncle" said Mrs. Lowe,
smiling. you need not be afraid of
any repulse here
: of that | am quite sure" said the
old man, looking affectionately into
the eyes of his niece. But you have
not told me of your husband. Let me
know you have made a good match"
!, he added. playfully.
That depends on what is meant by
the term. If it implies a rich husband,
then l failed most certainly, for Will
liam's salary is only $1,000 and that is
what we have to depend upon. But for
all that care not, for a kind, affection
ate 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 not?
Yes" said Mrs. Lowe; Il am anxious
to give Emma and Mary a musical ed
ucation, but Williams means will not
allow of such extravaganza as the pur-
chase of piano, so that is one of the
things we must be content to deny our
selves
Mr.. Lowe then entered, and being in
formed of the character of his visitor
he extended to him a hearty welcome
A comfortable repast was soon spread.
of which Mr.. Beaumont rapidly par
took. 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.
Surely you are not going" said his
niece; you must henceforth take up
your abode with u.s."
1--WE will see about that, and if you
don't think you will get tired of me,
perhaps I will come. But have hired
a lodging and must undoubtedly re-
main in it for a few days"
But you will call in every day and
make yourself perfectly at home, even
before you come to stay" persisted his
niece.
BE sure of that"
In accordance with his promise, Mr..
Beaumont made his appearance next
day at II o'clock, and was received as
cordially 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 a wagon.
Where is the piano to be put,
ma'am?" they inquired
IT'S all right" said a loud voice be-
hind her
She turned round in amazement
You know" continued the uncle,
that | have come to live with you,
and | thought l would pay my board
in advance; that is ALL AS you ex-
pressed a wish yesterday for a piano,
| thought it would be as acceptable a
way as any
You, uncle? Why, excuse me, but
| thought from-from-"
You 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 secondhand clothing shop
the other day before | could find these.
However, as | have got all the service
l wished out of them l shall throw
them aside tomorrow and appear
more respectfully clad"
What! are you wealthy, uncle?"
Depend upon it, Anna, I didn't
spend ten years in the East Indies for
nothing was the reply, Il had the
mind, however, to put On the appear
ance of a poor man, and so test the at
lection and disinterestedness of my re-
lations. One of them, however, |
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 sue
ceeding the events here recorded, was
in her drawing room receiving calls.
by the way" said a fashionable Wis
itor, Il am to have your relatives, the
Loves, for my next door neighbors."
Next door neighborsr' exclaimed
WI .. bCcbuIloiiC, III ollIdLClhShI w LOU
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 a house in the same
street with ours, and when they have
moved into it he Will take up his res
idence with them. Meanwhile, he is
stopping at the Clarendon Hotel"
What! Henry Beaumont"
"The very same. But | thought you
knew it."
When the visitor withdrew Mrs.
Beaumont ordered her carriage and
Immediately drove to the hotel where
her husbands uncle was stopping.
She sent up her card and requested an
audience.
The servant soon returned with
another card, on which were traced the
words, ''Not at home Door County
Advocate.