Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-08-11

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
La few moments they were safe in the
boat again, and Ida soon recovered from
the effects of her unexpected bath The
old Judge embraced George. and exclaim-
ed, with tears starting from his eyes
"God bless you, my dear boy. you have
saved my daughters life, how can | repay
you 2
BY saying nothing about it, replied
George: L owe you now a thousand fold
more than | can ever repay. and | am too
happy in being able to render even this
slight service"
The lovely Ida could say nothing
Her heart was overhowing, but she gazed
upon her preserver with an expression
that told volumes. Her father observed
her earnest, loving glance, aud began to
guess the true state of affairs. He was
not prepared for it, and in silence turned
the boat towards the shore They soon
reached home with feelings far different
from those they had started with
The following morning, George received
a notice To NEE; the Judge in his library
HIS heart beat wildly--what could mean}
The Judge had determined to put him to
a severe test As soon as George enter
ed the library, he commenced
Since becoming an inmate of my fam
lily, George. you have conducted yourself
in an honorable and worthy manner, per
forming every duty cheerfully and neg
lecting none. You are now of age, and
capable of doing business for yourself l
have placed five thousand dollars In the
bank, at your disposal; you can use this
sum as you think proper, or let Il remain
on interest, and take charge of my office
under a salary of fifteen hundred dollars
year; in either case you must leave my
house for the present. What do you say
to my proposals }'
George was completely bewildered, and
stammered forth a request to be allowed
a few hours for consideration This be-
ing granted, he retired to his room and
threw himself on the bed In paroxysm
of grief Could the Judge have guessed
what he himself had scarcely dared to
hope What right had he to his bcue-
factors daughter and fortune None
He would smother his feelings, and earn
OH IoLiVL dbtC liNlIl- D1 HIS oA II CACt LlOtlS
Various were the rumors set afoat BY the
scandal moncers of c., as to the
cause Of young Wentworth's leaving his
patrons mansion, but their inuendoes
were UNDECIDED. George now devoted him
self wholly to business and study His
brow wore a more thoughtful expression.
and his checks grew a shade palcr The
j Judge acted towards him In straight for
ward, frank manner, yet never addressed
him in the kind fatherIy tones, as had
been his wont before the incident that oc-
Cured on the lake. If he chanced to
meet Ida in his walks, a friendly glance
and nod were all that passed still he
felt that his looks betrayed him. for the
warm blood gushed from his loving heart
and tinted his cheeks with the teIl-tale
blush and he cherished the pleasing
thought that her look was beaming with
love and hope.
\ little more than year passed from
the time George had left the home Of
those be loved 1t was the eve of anoth-
ercIectIon, excitement ran high, and Judge
S. was again candidate for Con-
gress. For several weeks a series of ably
written articles, had appeared in the
Judges paper They were addressed to
all classes farmers, mechanics and labor
ers The original and vigorous style, clear
and convincing arguments, deep and pro
found reasoning of these artIc.s invariably
carried conviction to the parties to whom
they were addressed All the newspapers
Of the party in that Congressional Dis
trict copied them, and curiosity was on
To- n > l.,
were simply signed BY two little "stars :"
The election passed off and Judge s.
was elected by large majority
Late one night, while Ida aud her IA
ther were returning from party given
in honor of his election, they observed q
light in the printing Office As the es-
was usually closed at twi-
light, 1t appeared strange it should be lit
up at that hour, so the Judge determined
to learn the cause. Requesting his daugh- .
ter to accompany him they ascended the
stairs and entered the Office quietly. 4
sight met their gaze which caused the +.
heart of 01c Of them to beat viole ntly.-
At the desk, a short distance from the
door, sat George, fast asleep, with his /
head resting on his arm rs Idas father .
~ k'tAA Abl " al u " awake Ltlc sleeper ne
observed several political essays lying
open on the desk, and freshly witten ar
ticle. with the mysterious stars attach
ed, The truth flashed upon the Judge in /
a momcnt-he was indebted to George for .
his success : He beckoned 10 Ida, who T.
came trembling to his side just then. I.
they saw by the light of the Pickering
lamp, a smile pass over the slumberer's .
face and he muttercd the ewords dear Ida. (
in a tender tone
"Oh, father l' exclaimed the loving girl /
atfcctionately, throwing her arms around F..
her parents neck, do let George come .
toHle again it Is surely no sin for him to
,0rs me 2"
Awakened by the sound OF Ida's voice,
George looked around confused. and as
be saw Ida and her father. endeavored TO
hide the manuscript But the Judge stop
ped him saying laughingly-
1t won't DO, young rascal, you are fair
y caught, found out--talk in your sleep.