Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-03


husband of the beautiful and accomplish
ed Ida, the Judges only child. But
this. George had not dared to dream of !;
tits true. he never felt so happy as when
in her presence, and it did make his mus
cles twich to see the foppish students from
the college swarm around the acknowl-
edged 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 in
terrupted the dream of Joy that flashed
from hereyes whenever he uttered no.
BILE sentiment or sally of wit, it would
have filed his sou! with ecstacy and de-
light.
One fine day in the latter part of June,
Ida, her father and George were enjoying
sail on the lake, in their trim little
yacht, the Swan which had won the
cup at the last regatta, under the ma
nagement of our hero, who was at that
moment standing with his hand on the
mast, gazing at the beautiful scenery on
the opposite shore-the Judge held the
tlller, and Ida was leaning over the side
of the boat. trailing her hand through the
clear water of the lake, when sudden
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 utter
a cry, he had kicked off his light summer
shoes, and plunged in to her rescue. Be-
ing skilful swimmer, he soon came up
to the struggling girl, before her clothes
had allowed her 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 minutes they
were safely in the boat again. and Ida
soon recovered from her unexpected bath.
The old Judge embraced George, and
exclaimed, with tears starting from his
eyes:
God bless you, my dear, you have sa-
repay you 90
"By saying no more about it," replied
George, Il owe you thousand fold more
now than | can ever repay, and l am too
happy in being able to render even this
slight service
The lovely Ida could say nothing-her
heart was Overlooking but she gazed
upon her preserver with an expression
that told volumes. Her father observed
her earnest and loving glance. and 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 attend the Judge in his library
His heart beat high and wildly-what
could it mean
The Judge had determined to put him
to a severe test. AS soon as George en-
tered the library. he commenced
g Since becoming an inmate of my
house, George, you have conducted your
self in an honorable and worthy manner,
performing every duty cheerfully. and
neglectlng none. You are now of age,
and capable Of doing business for your
self have plac. d five thousand dol
lars in the bank at your disposal; you can
use this sum as you think proper, or
let 1t remain on interest, and take charge
of my printing office at salary of fifteen
hundred dollars year, in either case YOU
must leave my house for the present at
least. What do you say to my propo-
sal %
George was completely bewildered. and
stammered out request to be allowed a
few hours for consideration. This being
granted, ne retired to his room and threw
himself on his bed in paroxy of grief
Could the Judge have guessed what he
himself scarcely dared to hope ? What
right had he to his benefaetor's daughter
and fortune None! He would smo-
thar III. foaI;no,s orJ ao., ~, Louo.oL l.
living by his own exertion.
Various were the rumors set afloat by
the scandal mongers of c., as to
the cause of young Wentworlh's leaving
his patrons mansion but their inuendoes
were unheeded George now devoted
himself wholly to business and study
His brow wore more thoughtful express
sion, and his cheeks grew shade paler.
The Judge acted toward him in q straight
forward and frank manner-yet he never
addressed him in the kind fatherly tones.
as had been his wont<hsfore the incident
that occurred on the ~. If he chanced
to meet Idain his walks, 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 tell tale blush !;
and cherished the pleasing thought that
her look was beaming with love and
hope.
A little more than year had passed
from the time George left the home of
those he loved 1t was on the eve of
another election; 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 end labo-
rers. The original and vigorous style.
clear and convincing arguments. deep and