The Carrollton sun., 1861-01-05

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thousand dollars in the bank at your
disposal; you can use this sum as you
think proper, or let it remain on Inter
est, to take charge of my office under
u salary of fifteen hundred dollars n
year in either case you must leave my
house for the present. What do you
think of my proposal 70
George was completely bewildered,
and stammered forth request to bo
allowed few hours for consideration.
This being granted, he repaired to his
room and threw himself on the bed in a
paroxysm of grief. Could the Judge
have guessed what himself shad hardly
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 afoat
by the scandal mongers of O., as
to the cause of yound Wentworth's
leaving his patrons mansion, but their
inuendoes were unhoeded. His brow
wore moro thoughtful expression, and
his checks grew paler. The Judge
acted towards him in straight forward
frank manner, yet never addressed him
his wont before the incident that oc-
CURED bn the lake. If he chanced to
meet Ida in his walks, friendly nod
was all that passed; still she felt that
his looks betrayed him, for tho warm
blood gushed from his loved heart, and
tinted his cheek with the tell tale blush;
and he cherished the pleasing thought
that her looks were beaming with love
and hope.
A little more than q year had passed
from the time George had left tho home
of those he loved. 1t was the eve of
another election. Excitement ran high
and Judge S. was again II candi-
date from Congress. For several weeks
n series of ably written articles had ap-
peared in the Judges paper. They
were addressed to all classes-farmers,
mechanics and laborers. The original
and vigorous style, clear, convincing
arguments, deep and profound reason
ing of these articles, invariably carried
conviction to the parties to whom they
were addressed. All the newspapers
of the party of the Congressional Dis
trict copied them, and curiosity was on
tiptde-t0 dicover the author, as they
were simply signed by two little y.
The election passed Off and Judge
S. was elected by large ma
jority.
Late one night, when Ida and her
father were returning from II party
given in honor Of his election, they oh
served n light in the printing office. AS
the establishment was usually closed at
twilight, it appeared strange that it
should be lit up ut that hour, 10 the
Judge determined to learn the cattsc.
Requesting his daughter to accompany
him, they ascended the stairs and quiet
ly entered the office. a sight met their
raze which caused tho heart Of one of
them to leap violently. Az the desk, II
short distance from the door, sat George
fast asleep, with his head resting on
his arm.
As 1da's father stepped forward to
awaken tho sleeper, he observed II
political essay lying open on the desk,
and II freshly written article with the
mysterious attached. The
truth flashed upon the Judge in II mo-
mcnt-ho was indebted to George for
his success. He beckoned TO Ida, who
came trembling TO his side. just then
he saw by the Hickcring lamp, smile
, pass over the slumbcrcr's face, and he
e. muttercd the words dear Ida,' in II
- tender tone.
d, oh Father exclaimed the loving
girl aiiectionatcly, thowing her arms
9 around her parents neck ;do let George
+ come home agnin. 1t is surely no sin
, for him TO love me ~
Awakened by the sound of Tda's
voice, George looked around confused
G and as he saw Ida and her father, lac
cudenvorcd to hide the manuscript.
But the Judge stopped him, laughing
- saying:
1T wont do, young rascal, you are
80 fairly Cuuplt fglud ut--talk i'm yoIii