Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-12-06

Iwhat subsided, Judge ST. Locke
Iupon the boy with admiration. an
took out his pocket book topay tn
promised reward.
George noticed the action aid ex
claimed 9tss3 eiIs I@523s
/ Keep your money, sir, | want n
pay for helping to raise the America'
/ flag.' 1859
.NobIy said; my little man; what i
| your name?' inquired the judge.
George Wentworth, sir; ! am al
orphan aud have just arrived here
| in search Of employment, replied
cur hero his brighs eyes glistenint
with a tear. 'fs 20 sts'
well, yeu shall live with me,
exclaimed the juSge; Il viii take
care Of you fer'the futures
-s* -
Five years have passed away since
George Wentworth bad been a mem-
Der OF bis beuefactor's family In
the meantime Judge S. has been
defeated by bis political opponent AMI
George has been initiated into the
mysteries of the art of arts. He
had become favorite with the cit
izens and was looked upon as the
adopted sen of the judge. 1t was
whispered iu the private circles that
be was to be the envied husband OF
the beautiful and accomplished Ida,
the Judge s only daughter. But this
George bad not dared to dream OF;
Ills true he never felt So happy as
when in her presence, and 1t DIS.
make him twitch to see the foppIsh
students from the college swarm
around the unacknowledged idol of
his heart. Poor youth, bad be known
the real State of Ida's feelings, the
thought would have almost turned
bis brain; and could be have inter-
preted the glsam ofjoy that hashed
from her eyes whenever he uttered
a noble sentiment or sally Of Wit. 1t
would have filed bis soul with eestacy
and delight. 70
One fine day in the latter part o'
June, Ida, her father aud George,
we're enjoying sail on the lake in
their trim little yacht, he ''Swah
witch had won the cup st the last
regatta, under the management of our
nero, who was standing with his hands
on the mast gazing at the beautiful
scenery on the opposite shore; the
Judge held the tller and Ida vas
Ieaning over the side of the boat
trailing her pretty hand through the
clear water Of the hike, when a
sudden gust of wind eareened the
Yacht so that she lost her balance
and fell into the water. George
beard the splash made by Ida, and
before the judge could utter a cry.-
he bad kicked of his light summer
shoes, and plunged in to her rescue.'
Being sklIlful and vigorous swim
mer, he came up with the struggling
girl before her clothes allowed her to
sink, and entwined her waist With
his left ,rm, m,struck out with his right,
and kept ber above water till the
Judge turned the boat and came to
their relief. Ina few moments they
we're safe 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 from bis eyes
God bless you, my dear boy. you
have saved my canghter's life; how
can | ever repay you?
by saying nothing about it, re-
piled George.
Il owe you now much more than |
can ever repsy. and | am happy in
being able to render even this slight
service.
The lovely Ida could say nothing,
her heart was oyeraoHipg, but she
cazed upon her preserver wi b an ex-
preston that told volumes. Her
father even observed her earnest.
loving glance, and began to guess the
true state Of affairs. He vas not
prepared for it, and in silcnee be
Turned the boat toward the shore.
they reached home with feelings
far different from those they bad
started With.
The following morning, George
received notice 20 meet the judge
10 bis library. His heart beat wildly
-vha! can j, j nean7 80 -
The Judge had determined to put
him to a seyere test. As soon as