Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-09-08

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ly, George, you have conducted yourself
in an honorable and worthy manner, per-
forming every duty cheerfully and neglec-
ting none. You are now of age, and ca
pable of doing business for yourself l
have placed five thousand dollars in the
bank at your disposal; you can use this as
you think proper, OF let it on interest, aud /
take charge of my Office under a salary of
fifteen hundred dollars year in either
case you must leave my house for the pres.
ent. What do you say to my proposal?
George was completely bewldered and !
stammered forth request to be allowed
few hours for consideration. This being
granted he retired to his room and threw !
himself on his bed in proxysm of grief.
Could the Judge have guessed what him
self had scarcely dared to hope? What
right had he to his benefactor's daughter
and fortune? None lie would smother
his feelings, and earn an honorable living
! by his own exertions.
| Various were the 'rumors set aaoat by
the scandal mopgers of C, as to the
cause of young Wentworths leaving his
patrons mansion, but their inuendoes were
unheeded, George now devoted himself
wholly to business and study. His brow
wore more thoughtful expression, and
his check grew shade paler. The Judge
acted towards him in straight forward,
frank manner, yet never addressed him
in the kind, fatherly tones, as had been his
wont before the incident that occurred on
the lake. If he CHANGED to meet ID in his
walks, friendly glance and nod were all
that passed still he felt that his looks be.
traycd him, for the warm blood gushed
from his loving heart, and tinted bis cheek
with the tcll-tale blush and he cherished
the pleasing though. that her looks were
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 the eve of another
election. Excitement ran high, and Judge
S was again candidate for Congress.
For several weeks a series of ably written
articles had appeared in the Judge paper.
They were addressed to all classes, far
mers, mechanics and laborcrs. The origi-
nal and vigorous style, clear, convincing
arguments, deep and profound reasoning
of these articles invariably carried convic-
ton to the parties to whom they were ad-
dressed. All the newspapers of the party
in that Congressional district copied them,
and curiosity was on the tip-toe to discover
the author, as they was simply signed by
, two little "stars.' The election passed
off, and Judge s. was elected by a
large majority.
!. Late one night, while Ida and her faith
, er were returning from a party given in
honor Of his election, they observed a light
+ in the Printing Office As the establish
ment was usually closed at twilight, it ap-
Y pcarcd strange it should be Ii. up at that
g hour, SO the Judge determined to learn the
f cause. Requesting his daughter to accom-
pany him, they assembled the stairs and
entered the Office quickly. \ sight met
their gaze which caused the heart Of ONE
of them to beat violently, At the desk, a
short distance from the door, sat George,
fast asleep, with his head resting on his
| arm. As Ida's father stepped forward to
awake the sleeper, he observed political
essays laying open on the desk, and a fresh
ly written article with the mysterious
| ''stars," attached. The truth flashed upon
l the Judge in a moment, he was indebted
to George for his success He beckoned
to Ida, who came trembling to his side
Just then they saw by the light of the flick
ering lamp, smile pass over the slumber-
er's face, and he muttcred the words "dear
, lda,' in tonder tone.
"Oh, father" exclaimed tho loving girl
affectionately, throwing her arms around
her parents neck, "do let George come
home again; it is surely no sin for him to
love me !"
Awakened by the sound of Ida's voice,
George looked around confused, and as he
saw Ida and her father, he endeavored to
hide the manuscript. But the Judge stop
ped him laughingly saying
! cit won't do, young rascal, you are
fairly caught, found out-talk in your
. sleep, will ye, ha ha !! But come here,
take Ida, and be happy! / know she loves
. you ha hap
/ George was bewildered and transported
8 had been awakened from a pleasant
dream to bright reality.