Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-20


where Mrs. Lowe and her three child
rem are seated. The furniture, though
Of kind that would hardly be selected
for . drawing room, had comfortable,
home-like appearance, which amply
satisfied the desire of those who de-
rived their happiness from higher
and less mutable force than outside
show. Mrs. Lowe was engaged in an
employment which is taboced in all
fashionable society-tdat is, darning
stockings.
Emma, girl of ten. vas brushing
the hearth, which the ashes FROM the
CRATE, in which blazing fire was now
burning, had somewhat disordered:
while Mary, who was two years young
er, was reading. Charley little rogue
o, 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 settled herself down
to pleasant dreams on the hearthrug.
All at once loud knock was heard
at the door
Emma" said the mother, you may
go to the door and see who it is, and
invite the person in for it is a cold
day"
Emma Immediately obeyed the moth
ers directions.
rs Mrs. Lowe at homer 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.
81 believe he said I'm not mis-
taken in thinking that your name be-
fore marriage was Anna Beaumont
You are right, sir; that was my
i.ame.'
"And you have no recollection of an
uncle that wandered away from home
and friends, and from whom no tidings
have come for many long year?'
Yes, sir, | remember him well-my
uncle Henry-and | have many times
wished | could hear something from
him. Can you give me any informa-
tiou?"
cantor / am he.
You, my uncle?" said Mrs. Lowe,
in surprise; then indeed you are well
come. Emma. bring your uncle the
and place it close to the
fire; and Mary, bring your fathers SLIP
pers, for | am sure your uncle must
long to get off those heavy boots. And
now, uncle, when you are quite rested,
| must demand recital of your adven-
lures"
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, he 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
wife with a small property
and greater pride, he has kept aloof
from us. ! do not blame him sc 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
Il 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?
Il did; but she did not Invite me to
enter, and she was evidently impatient
for me to be gone. | took the shint
and here | am"
"At least. uncle, said Mrs. Lowe,
smiling, you need not be afraid OF
any repulse here.
''Of that | am quite sure said the
old mau, looking afectionately 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 rich husband,
then ! failed most certainly Tor WIZ
liam's salary is only $1,000, and that is
what we have to depend upon. But for
all that care not, for kind, affection
ate husband is worth far mere than a
house and tie 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?
eyes, said Mrs. Lowe; Il am anxious
to give Emma and Mary musical ed
ucation, but Williams means will not
allow of such extravaganza as the pur-
chase Of a 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 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
fooo. a ro,,nd him and fait him ealf af