Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-01-22

pay for helping to raise the American
flag"
"Nobly said, my little man; what is
your name?" inquired the Judge.
eGeorge Wentworth, sir, am an or
pEan, and have just arrived here in
search of employment" replied our he
ro, his bright eye glistening with
tear.
i "Well, you shall live with me" ex-
claimed the Judge. ''I will take care of
you for the future
Five years passed from the time that
George w Wentworth became member of
his benefaetor's family. In the mean
fipss {ndes hsf hssassas s. S
ed by ms PohfIc;ff OF fsonSlit; t;efT'd eofSe'
had been initiated into the mysteries of
the "art preservative of arts ;" He had
become favorite 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 en-
We'd husband of the beautiful and ac-
eomplished Ida, the Judges only daugh-
Ter.
But this George had not dreamed of.
'Tis true he never felt so happy as when
in her presence, and it did make his
muscles twitch to see the foppish stu
dents from the College swarm around
the acknowledged idol of his heart.
Poor youth! had he known the real
state of 1da'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 ut
tered a noble sentiment or sally of wit,
it would have filed his soulwith ecstacy
and delight.
One fine day in the latter part of
June, Ida, her father and George were
enjoying 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 by 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 a sudden
gust of wind careered the yacht SO that
she lost her balance and fell into the
water George heard the splash made
by Ida, and before tie Judge could ut
ter cry. had kicked off his light sum-
mer shoes, and plunged in to rescue her;
being Il skillful and vigorous Swimmer,
he came up with the struggling girl be-
fore her clothes would allow her tosink,
and entwining her waist with his LETT
arm, truck out with his right and kept
her above water till the Judge turned
the boat and came to their relief. In e
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 fast from
his eyes:
Good bless you my dear boy, you
have saved my daughters life, how can
L ever repay you?''
by saying nothing about it, - replied
George. 4 owe you 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
preston that told volumes. Her father
observing her earnest loving, glance be-
gan to guess the true state OF affairs
He was not prepared for it, and in si-
lence turned the boat to the shore
They soon reached home with feelings
far different from those they had started
with.
The following morning, George re-
ceived notice to meet the Judge in
his library His heart beat wildly
what could it mean?
The Judge was determined to put him
to a severe test. As'soon as George en-
tered the library, he commenced
''Since becoming an inmate of my
family, George, you have conducted
yourself in worthy manner, performed
every duty cheerfully, and neglected
none. You are now of age, and are ca
pable of doing business for yourself. l
have placed five thousand dollars in the
bank at your disposal; you can use the
sum as you think proper, or let it on
interest, and take charge of my Office at
salary of fifteen hundred dollars a
year; in either case you must leave my
house for the present time. What do
you say to my proposals.
George was completely peWlldered, ana
stammered forth request to be allowed
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 have dared
to hope? What right had he to his
benefactor's daughter and fortune?-
None! He would smother his feelings
and earn an honorable living by his own
exertions.
Various were the rumors set aAoat by
the scandel mongers of G., as to the
cause of young Wentworth leaving his
patrons mansion, but their inuendoes
were unheeded. George now devoted
himself wholly to business and study
His brow wore a more thoughtful ex-
preston, and his cheeks grew shade
paler.
The Judge acted with him in q
straight forward, frank manner, yet
never addressed him in the kind father.
ly tones as had been his wont before the
incident that occurred on the lake. Il
he CHANGED to meet Ida in his walks, q