Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

George noticed the action, and ex-
claimed
"Keep your money, sir; want no
pay for helping to raise the American
Flag"
"Nobly said, my little man; what is
your name?' inquired the Judge.
George Wentworth, sir; am an or
phan, and have Just arrived here in
search of employment, replied our he
70, his bright eyes glistening with tear.
"Well, you shall live with me-" ex-
claimed the Judge. '1'l take care of
you for the future
=
Five years passed from the time that
George Wentworth became a member of
his benefactor's family. In the mean
time Judge s. had been defeated by
his political opponent, and George had
been initiated into the mysteries of the
Fart of Arts" He had become gen.
eral favorite with the citizens, and was
looked upon as the adopted son of the
Judge. 1t was even whispered in pri-
vate circles that he was to be the envied
husband of the beautiful and accom-
plished Ida, the Judges only child
But this George had not dared to dream
of. 'Tis true he never felt so happy as
when in her presence, and it did make
his muscles twitch to see the foppish
students from the College swarm around
the unacknowledged idol of his heart.
Poor youth! had he known the real
state of Ida's feelings, the thought
would have almost turned his brain; and
could he have interpreted the CLEAN of
Joy that flashed from her eyes whenever
he uttered noble sentiment or sally of
wit, it would have filed his soul with
ecstacy and delight.
One fine day in the latter part of June,
Ida, her father and George, were en-
ioying a sail on the lake in their trim
little yacht-the 'Swan'-which had won
the cup at the last regatta, under the
management of our hero, who was at
present standing on the mast, gazing at
the beautiful scenery on the opposite
shore. The Judge held the tiller, and
Ida was leaning over the side Of the
boat, trailing her pretty hand through
the clear water of the lake, when sud-
den gust of wind careened the yacht so
that she lost her balance and fell into
the water. George heard the splash
made by Ida, and before the Judge could
uttsr g. cry. he had shieked OF his light
summer shoes, and plunged in to res
cue her. Being skillful and vigorous
swimmer, he came up with the strug-
Cling girl before her clothes allowed her
i to sink, and entwined her waist with his
left arm, struck out with his right, and
kept her above water till the Judge
turned the boat and came to their relief.
In few moments they were safely in
the boat again and Ida soon recovered
from the effects of her unexpected bath.
The old Judge embraced George, and
exclaimed, with tears starting from his
eyes
"G0d bless you, my dear boy, you
have saved my daughters life; how can
1 ever repay yOu?"
4 "By saying nothing about it, " replied
George; 81 owe you now thousand
fold more than can ever repay, and ]
am tooshappy in being able to render
even this slight service"
The lovely Ida could say nothing
Her heart was overfowing with an ex-
|, preston that told,yolumes. Her father
observed her earneat, LOVING glance, and
began to guess the true state ofsafairs
He was not prepared for it, and in 81
; lence turned the boat toward The shore
They soon reached home, with feelings
far different from those they had started
! with
The following morning, George re-
ceived a notice to meet the Judge in his
library. His heart beat wildly-what
could it mean?
The Judge had determined 70 put hin
to a severe test. AS soon as George en-
j tered the library, he commenced
"Since becoming an inmate of my
family, George, you have conducted
| yourself in a worthy manner, perform
4 ing every duty cheerfully, and neglect
, ing none. You are newof age, and ca
pable of doing business forsyourself.-
: I have placed five. thousand dollars il
the bank, at your disposal; YOU can US,
e this sum as YOU think proper, or let i
remain on interest, and take charge o
e my Office alta salary of fifteen hundred
f doIlars.a year; in either case you mus
e leave my house for the present. Wha
do you say to my proposals" -.
!, George was completely bewildered
) and stammered forth a. a.request to be al
lowed asfew hours for consideration
This being granted, he retired to hi
room and threw himself on the bed in
. paroxysm of grief. Gould the Judg
. have guessed what be himself ha
. scarcely dared to hope9 What right ha
g he to his benefactor' S daughter and for
T. tune? sNonel He swould smother hi
It feelings and earn an honorable living b
: his ewn exertions.
e Various were the rumors set afoat b
+, the scandal mongers of G., as to th
10 cause Of young Wentworth's leaving hi
l. patrons mansion, but their inuendoe
# were unheeded. George now devote
ID himself wholly to business and study
" His brow wore more thoughtful e,
e preston, and his cheeks grew shad
5, paler. The Judge acted with him in
straightforward, frank manner, yetne'
rel er addressed him in the kind, father
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