The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

eyes:
''God bless you, my dear boy, you
have saved mr. daughter'a life. how
can ever repay yon ~
by saying nothing about it, " re-
piled George. :" owe you a thons :
and times more than you can ever re-
pay, and l sm too happy in having
been able to render even this slight
service"
The lovely Ida could say nothing,
her heart was oyerhowing, but she
gazed npon her preserver with an ex-
precision that told Volumes. Her faith
er even observed her earnest, loving
glance, and began to guess the true
state of affairs He was not prepared
for it, and in silence turned the boat
towards the shore. They reached
home with feelings far different from
those they started with.
The following morning, George re-.
ceived notice to receive the Judge
in bis library. His heart beat wildly
what can it mean
The Judge had determined to put
him TO q sa7ere test. AS soon aa
George entered the library he com
menced-
Since becoming an inmate Of my
family, George. you have conducted
yourself in an honorable and worthy
manner, performing every duty and
neglecting none. You are now of age
and capable of doing business for your
self | have placed Eve Thousand
dollars in the bank at your disposal !;
you can use this sum as you think
proper, or let ii on interest, and take
charge Of my Office under salary of
fifteen hundred dollars year in eth
er case you must leave my house for
the present. What do you say to my
proposals ?
George was completely hewildered
and stammered forth q request to be
allowed few hours consideration.
This being granted he retired to his
room and threw himself on his bed in
q paroxism Of grief Could the Judge
have guessed what he himself had
scarcely dared to hope 2 What right
had he to his henefaetor's daughter
and fortune ? Monet He would
smother bis feelings, and earn an hon
orable living by his own exertions.
His brow wore a more thoughtful
expression. and his cheeks grew q
shade paler The Judge acted tow
ards him in a straightforward, frank
manner, yet never addressed him in
The kind fatherly tones as had been
his wont before the Incident that oe-
Cured on the lake. II he CHANGED to
meet Ida in his walks, a friendly glance
and nod were all that passed still
he felt that his looks betrayed him, for
the warm blood rushed from his loving
heart, and tinted his cheeks with the
tell tale blush; and he cherished the
pleasing thoughts that her look was
beaming with love aud hope.
A little more than year had pass
ed 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
a candidate for Congress. For sew
eral weeks series Of able written arti-
cles had appeared in the Judges paper.
They were addressed to all classes,
farmers, mechanics, and laborers.
The original and vigorous style, clear
and convincing arguments, deep and
profound reasoning of these articles,
invariably carried conviction to the
parties to whom they were addressed.
All the newspapers of the parties in
that congressional district copied them,
and curiosity was on tip-toe to discoy-
er the author, as they were simply
signed by two little stars" The
election passed of, and Judge s
was elected by large majority
Late one 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 that he
would learn the cause. Requesting
his daughter to accompany him, they
assembled the stairs and entered the
Office quickly. A sight met their
gaze which caused the heart Of one Of
them to beat violently At the desk
q short distance from the door, sal
George fast asleep, with his head res
ting on his arm. As Ida's father
stepped forward to awake the sleeper,
be observed several political essays ly-
ing open on the desk, and a freshly
written article with the mysterious
''stars'' attached. The truth flashed
upon the Judge in moment, Ia was
indebted to George for his success
He heckoned to Ida, who came trem-
bling to his side. Then they saw by
the Aicknr;pr 1omn a smile Uas7 over