Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-17

kicked off his light summer shoes, and plunged
it to her rescue. Being skilful and vigorous
swimmer, he came nr with the struggling cir
before her clothes allowed her to sink. and en-
twining his left arm around her waist, struck
out with his right, and kept her above waite,
till the Judge turned the boat and came to theil
relief. In few moments they were safely il
the boat again, and Ida soon recovered from the
effects Of her unexpected bath. The old Judge
embraced George and exclaimed, with tear.
starting from his eyes
God bless you, my dear boy, you have
saved my daughters life, how csnI ever re.
pay you!'
4 owe you thousand fold more than car
ever repay, and | am too happy in being able
to render even this slight SERVICE
The lovely Ida could say nothing, her hear,
was overfowing, but she gazed upop her pre-
server with an expression that told Volumes
Her father observed her earnest, loving glance,
and began to guess the state of affairs. He
was not prepared for it, and in silence turned
the boat towards the shore. They soon reach.
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 wildly-what could it meant
The Judge had determined to put him 10
severe test. AS soon as George entered the
library, he commenced
Since becoming an inmate Of my family,
George, you have conducted yourself in an
honorable and worthy manner, performing ev-
cry duty cheerfully and neglecting none.-
You are now Of age, and capable of doing busi-
ness for yourself have placed five thousand
dollars In the bank, at your disposal; you can
use this sum as you think proper, or let it re-
main on interest, and take charge of my Of
fee under salary of fifteen hundred dollars
year; in either case you must leave my house
for the present. What do you say to my pro-
posals!'
George was completely bewidered, and
stammered forth request TO be allowed few
hours for consideration. This being 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 10 hope! What
right had he to his benefactors daughter and
fortune! None He would smother his
feelings, and earn an honorable living by his
own exertions.
Various were the rumors set afoat by the
young Wentworth leaving his patrons s man
sion, but their inuendoes were unheeded -
George now devoted himself wholly to busi-
ness and study. His brow wore a more
thoughtful expression, and his cheeks grew a
shade paler. The Judge acted towards him
in straightforward, frank manner, yet never
addressed him in the kind fatherly tones, as
had been his wont before the incident that had
occurred on the lake. If he chanced TO meet
Ida in 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 he cherished the pleasing
thought that her look was beaming with love
and hope.
A little more than year had passed from
the time George had left the home of those he
loved. 1t was at the eve of another election.
Excitement ian high, and Judge s. was
again a candidate for Congress. For several
weeks series Of ably written articles, had ap-
peared in the Judges paper. They were ad-
dressed to all classes-farmers, mechanics and
laborers. The original and vigorous style,
clear and convincing arguments, deep and pro-
found reasoning Of these articles invariably
carried canvictlon to the parties to whom they
were addressed All the newspapers in the
Congressional District copied them, and curiOs-
ity was on tip-toe to discover their author, as
they were were simply signed two little stars
The election passed off and Judge S was
elected by large majority.
Late one night, when Ida and her father
were returning from party given in honor Of
his election, they observed light in the print
ing Office. AS the establishment was esually
closed at twilight, it tappeared strange it should
be lit up at that hour, so the Judge determined
to learn the cause. Requesting his daughter
to accompany him, they ascended the stairs and
entered the Office quietly. A sight met their
gaze which caused the heart of one of them to
beat violently. AT the desk, short distance
from the door, sat George, fast asleep, with
his hand resting on his arm. AS lda's father
stepped forward to awaken the sleeper, he OBJ
served several political essays lying open on
the desk, ond fresh written article, with the
mysterious stars attached. The truth flashed
upon the Judge in a moment he was indebted
George for his success He beckoned to Ida,
who came trembling to his side. Just then
they saw by the light of the Pickering lamp a
smile pass over the slumberer's face, and the
mutrered the words dear Ida,' in tender
tone.
'Oh, father = exclaimed the loving girl af-
fectionately, throwing her arms around her pa
rents neck, do let George come home again,
it is surely no sin for him to love!'
Awakened by the sound of Ida's voice,
George looked around confused. and as he saw
Ida and her father. endeavored to hide the man
uscript. But the Judge stopped him by say
ing, langhingly-
1t won't do, young rascal, you are fairly