Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-06

Judge embraced George, and exclaimed
 with tears starting from his eyes {:
 "God bless yoa, my dear boy you hav' saved my daughters life ; how can l eve repay you 2"
 :, By saying nothing about it," replied
 George. "I owe you now thousand tmel more than can ever repay, and am too happy in being able to render even this slight service."
 The lovely Ida could say nothing he,
 heart was oyerfowing, but she gazed upon her preserver with an expression that told volumes. Her father even observed her earnest, loving glance, and began to guess the true state of affairs. He was not pre- pared for it, and in silence he turned the boat towards the shore. They reached home with feelings far different from those they had started with.
 The following morning, George received a notice to visit the Judge in his library. His heart beat wild|y-what can it mean
 The Judge had determined to put him to a 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 every duty cheerfully, and neglecting none You are now of age, and capable of doing business for yourself. have placed five thousand dollars in the bank at your dispo- sal you can use this sum as you think proper, or let it on interest, or take charge of my cfflce under salary of fifteen hun dred dollars year in either case, you must leave my house for the present. What do you say to my proposal ?"
 George was completely bew.ldered, stammered forth a request to be allowed q few hours for consideration. This being granted he repaired to his room and threw himself on the bed in paroxysm of grief Gould the Judge have guessed what himself had hardly dared to hope :? What right had he to his besefactor's daughter and for tune 7? None He would smother his feelings, and earn an honorable living by his own exertions.
 Various were the rumors set aaoat by the scanda-,nougers of G., as to the cause of young Wentworth's leaving his patrons mansion. but their inuendoes were unlleeded George now devoted himself wholly to study. His brow wore more thoughtful expression, and his cheek grew shade paler. The Judge acted towards him in straightforward, frank manuer, yet never addressed him in the kind, fatherly tones, as had been his wont before the incl dent that occurred on the lake. If he chauced to meet Ida in his walks, friend ly glance and nod were al that passed still she felt that his looks betrayed him, for tie warm blood gushed from his loving heart, aud tinted his cheek with the tell-tae blush and Ee cherished the pleasing thought that her locks were bosmng with love and hope.
 A little more than year had pass from the time George had left the home of those he loved It was the eve of another election Excitement ran high, and Judge S. was agnin a candidate for Congress For several weeks series of ably-written articles had appeared iu the Judges paper They were addressed to all classes, farmers, mechanics aud laborers fine original and vigorous style, clear, convincing arguments, deep and profound reasoning of these arti- cles invariably carried conviction to the par ties to whom they were addressed. All the newspapers of the party of that Congress iona district copied them, and curiosity was on tip-toe to discover the author, as they were simply signed by two little stars. The election passed of. aud Judge S. was elected by large majority.
 Late cue night, while Ida and her father were returning from party given in honor of his election, they observed light in the printing office. As the establishment was usually closed at twilight, it appeared strange that it should be lit up at that hour, SO the Judge determined to learn the cause Requesting his daughter to accom- pany hiD, they ascended the stairs asd en- tered the ofice quickly. A sight met their gaze which caused the heart of one of them to beat violently. At the desk, short dis tance from the door, sat George, fast asleep, with his head resting on his arm.
 As lda's father stepped forward to awake the sleeper, lie observed political essays ly- ing open on the desk, aid freshly-written article, with the mysterious stars attached. Tke truth flashed upon the Judge in mo- ment-he was indebted to George for his success He beckoned to Ida, who came trembling to his side. Just then they saw, by the fickeriDg lamp, smile pass over the slumberer's face, aud he muttered the words, " dear Ida," in a tender tone. ...
 70 fathcr," exclaimed the loving girl af- fectionstey, throwing her arms around her parents neck, do let George come hone again it is surely no sin for him to love me 1"
 Awakened by the sound of lda'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 ssyng-- "It won't do, young rascal you are fairly caught, found out--~talk in your sleep will ye, ha ha :! But come here. take ian aud be happy l know she loves you ] na ha y o..oa George was bewildered and transpor,ea- ! had been awakened from pleasant o''an to bright reality. ,;.oa ..a ,ho warm. hearted Judge, after blessing them both. promised to see them marfleo oeiofe he started for Washington.
 Ata late public meeting the following !" drv toast was given (the author of which ont :" buttered" when he reached home } "Tbe Press-tbe Pulpit-and Petticoats the three ruling powers of the day The first spreads knowledge, the second spreads morals, and the last spreads considerably un hon,;f,I rod and nurnle siiks which