Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

descended.
The cheers that now rent the air were
terrifc-everybody, opposition, and all,
Joining in with one universal shout
After the excitement had somewhat
subsidized, Judge s. looked upon the
boy with admiration, andwtook out his
pocketbook to pay the promised reward.
George noticed the action, and exclaim-
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 have just arrived here in search Of
employment" replied our hero, his bright
eyes glistening with a tear.
"Well, you shall live with me-" cx-
claimed the Judge "I'll take care of
you for the future
Five years passed from the time George
Wentworth became member of his ben
efactor's family. In the meantime Judge
S--had been defeated by his politi-
Cal opponent, and George had been init
ated into the mysteries Of the Art Of
Arts" He had become general favo-
rite with the citizens''and was looked upon
as the adopted son of the Judge. 1t was
even whispered in private circles. that he
was to be the envied husband of the beau
tiful and accomplished Ida, the Judges
only child. But this, George had not
dared to dream Of It's 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 tho real
state Of Ida's feelings, the thought would
have almost turned his brain and could
he have interpreted the gieam Of Joy that
flashed from her eyes whenever he utter
ed a-noble sentiment or sally of wit, it
would have filed his soul with ccstacy
and delight,
One fine day in the latter part of June,
Ida, her father and George, were enjoy
ing a sail on the lake in their yacht-the
" Swan"-which had won the cup" at
the last regatta, under the management
of our hero, who was at present standing
with his hand on the mast gazing at the
beautiful scenery On the opposite shore ;
the Jud ge 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 sudden gust Of wind
balance and fell into the water. George
heard the splash made by Ida, and be-
foro the Judge could utter cry, he
had kicked off his light summer shoes,
and plunged into her rescue. Being skill
Gul and vigorous swimmer, he came up
with the struggling girl before her clothes
allowed her to sink, and cntwining 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 re-
covered from the effects of her unexpec-
ted bath. The old Judge embraced George
and exclaimed, with tears starting from
his eyes
God bless you. my dear boy, you
have saved my daughters life, how can
ever repay you 2"
"By saying nothing about il" replied
George IL owe you now thousand
fold more than | can ever repay, and
am too happy in being able to render
even this slight scrvice.''
The lovely Ida could say nothing, her
heart was overlooking, but she gazed up.
on her preserver with an expression that
told volumes. Her father observed hel
earnest, loving glance, and began to guess
the true state of affairs He was not pre-
pared for it, and in silence turned the boat
toward the shore. They soon reached
home, with feelings far different from tho
they started with.
The following morning, George recei,
we'd notice 10 visit the Judge in his
library. His heart beat Wild ly-wha
could it mean
The Judge had determined to put him
to a severe test. AS soon as George en-
tered the library he commenced
Since becoming an inmate of my ia
mily, George, you have conducted your
self in an honorable and worthy manner
performing every duty cheerfully and neg
lecting none. You are now Of age, anc
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 it ,remair
on interest, and take charge of my Office
under a salary Of fifteen hundred dollar.
a year in either cause you must leave
my house for the present. What do yor
say to my proposals
George was completely bewildered, anc
stammered forth request to be allowed
a. few hours for consideration. This be.
ing granted, he retired to his room anc
threw himself on his bed in paroxysn
of grief. Could the Judge have guessed
what he himself had scarcely dared hope.
What right had he to his benefactor'.
daughter and fortune? None He woulc
smother his feelings, and earn an honor
able living by his own exertions.
Various were the rumors set afloat By