The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-12-11

below to hoist away, he clung on till the
flag fairly reached the top, and then slow
ly descended.
The cheers that now rent the air were
terrifc-everybody, opposition and all,
joining in with one universal shout.
After the excitement had somewhat
subsided, Judge s. looked upon the
boy with admiration, and took out his
pocket book to pay the promised re-
ward.
George noticed the action and exclaim-
ed
keep your money, sir, I want no
pay for helping to raise an American
flag"
"Nobly said, my little man; what is
your name p inquired the Judge.
"George Wentworth, sir; | am an or
phan, and just arrived here in search of
employment" replied our hero, his bright
eyes glistening with tear.
"Well, you shall live with me-" ex-
claimed the Judge: an take care of
you for the future"
Five years have passed away since
GeUrge Wentworth had been a member
of bis beneiactor's family. In the mean
time Judge s. had been defeated by
his political opponent, and George had
been initiated into the mysteries of the
cart of Arts" He had become a great
favorite with the citizens, and was looked
upon as the adopted son of the Judge
1t was whispered in private circles that
he was to be the envied husband Of the
beautiful and accomplished Ida, the
I Judges only daughter. But this George
had not dared to dream of; it's true he
never felt so happy as when in her pres
ence, and it did make him twitch to see
the foppish students from the college
swarm around the unacknowledged idol
of his heart. Poor youth had he known
the real state Of Ida's feeling the thought
would have almost turned his brain and
could be have Interpreted the CLEAN OF
JOY that flashed from her eye when be
uttered noble sentiment or sally of wit,
it would have filed his soul with extacy
and delight. .....
/ One fine day in the latter part of June,
Ida, her father and George, were enjoy
ing a sail on the lake in their trim little
Yacht, the Swan-which won the cup at
/ the last regatta, under the management
of our hero, who was standing with his
hand on TIE mast gazing at the beautiful
scenery on the opposite shore; the Judge
held the tiller and Ida was leaning over
the side Of the boat trailing her pretty
/ hand through the clear water of the lake,
when a sudden gust of wind carreened
the Yacht so that she lost her balance
and fell into the water, George heard
the splash made by Ida, and before the
Judge could utter cry, he had kicked
/ off his light summer shoes and plunged
in to her rescue Being a skillful and
vigorous swimmer, he came up with the
struggling girl before her clothes allowed
! her to sink, and entwining her waist with
bis left arm, struck out with his right,
and kept her above water till the Judge
turned the boat and came to their relief
in a few moments they were safe in the
boat again, and Ida soon recovered from
/ the effects of her unexpected bath. The
l. old Judge embraced George and ex-
claimed with tears starting from his
eyes:
/ "God bless you, my dear boy, you have
saved my daughters life, how can l ever
repay you ?"
"By saying nothing about it," replied
George. Il owe you now thousand
times more than can ever repay, and am
too happy in being able to render this
slight service
/ The lovely Ida could say nothing, her
heart was overfowing, bu: she gazed on
her preserver with an expression which
told volumes. Her father observed her
earnest, loving glance, and began to
guess the true state of affairs. He was
not prepared for it, and in silence he
turned the boat toward the shore. They
reached home with feelings far different
from those they had started with.
1he following morning, George re-
celved note to NEE: the Judge in his
library. His heart beat wildly-what
can it mean
The Judge had determined to put him
to a severe test. As soon as George en-
tered the library he commenced
"Since becoming an inmate of my fam
/ lily, George You have conducted yourself
in an honorable and worthy manner per-
forming every duty cheerfully, and neg
lecting none. You are now of age, and
capable of doing business for yourself
| have placed $4,000 in the bank at your
disposal, you can use this sum as you
think proper, or let it remain On interest,
or you can take charge of my Office under