Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
from those they had started with.

~. Ills heart beat wIldly-What can II
mean ?
The Judge had determined to put him
10 a severe test. As soon as George en-
tered the library he commenced
"Since becoming an inmate of my fam.
lily, Geolge, you have conducted yourself
in all honorable and worthy mgnner; per-
forming every duty cheerfully and gIec-
ting none. You are now OF age, and Ca
pable of doing business for yourself. l
have placed five .housend dollars in the
bank a, your disposal; you can use this
sum as you proper, or lei IL remain on IN
ieresl, or take charge of my office under
salary OF fifteen hundred dollars year; in
either case you must leave my house for
the present. What do you think OF my
proposal :"
George was completely bewildered,and
stammered forth request to be allowed
few hours for considerations This being
granted, he repaired TO his room and
threw himself on lhe bed in aparoxysm
of grief. Could the Judge have guessed
what himself bad hardly dared to hope !
What right had ne 10 his benefaclor's
daughter and good fortune None He
would smother his feelings, and earn an
honorable living by his own exertions.
Various were The rumors set afloat by
the scandal mongers of c., as to
the cause of Georges leaving his Patrons
mansion, but their inunendoes were un-
needed. His brow wore a more thought
full expression and his cheeks grew paler
The Judge acted toward him in a straight
forward. frank manner, yet he never ad-
dressed him in the kind. fatherly tones,
as had been his wont before the incident
that occurred on the lake. If he chanced
TO meet Ida in his walks friendly glance
and nod were all that passed; still she felt
that his locks betrayed him, for the warm
blood gushed from his loving heart and
tinted his cheek with the tell-tale blush;
add he cherished the pleasing thought
that her looks were beaming with love
and hope.
A lille more than a year had passed
from the time George had left The home,
of those he loved. 1t was the eve Of au
other 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
Judges paper. Tney were addressed to
all classes-iarmers, mechanics, and la
borers. The original and vigorous style,
clear, convincing arguments, deep and
profound reasoning of these articles inVa-
riably carried conviction TO the parties 10
whom they were addressed. All the
newspapers of the party of that Congress
sional district copied them, and curiosity
was on Gp-ioe TO discover The author, as
they were simply signed by two lr'le ~.
The election passed of, and Judge S.
was elected by large majority.
Late one night, while Ida and her faith
er were returning from party given in
honor ofhis election. they; observed a
light in The printing Office. AS the esab-
lishment was usually closed at twilight, il
appeared strange that it should be lit up
al that hour, SO The Judge determined to
learn the cause. Requesting his daughter
10 accompany him. they ascended the
stairs and quietly entered the Office.
sight met their gaze which caused the
heart of ONE Of them 10 leap violently. At
desk, short distance from the door, sat
George. fast asleep, with his head resting
on his arm.
As lda's father stepped forward TO ava
ken the sleeper, he observed political eS
says lying open on the desk and fresh"
ly written article with the mysterious
attached. The truth flashed upon the
Judge in moment. He beckoned to Ida
who came trembling TO his side. Just
then they saw by the hickering lamp a
smile pass over the slumber's face, and
he muttered The words "dear lda." in
tender tone.
"Oh. father y exclaimed the loving
girl, affeciions,ely, throwing her arms a.
round her parents neck; "do let George
come home again. Ii is surely no Elm
for him to love me-"
Awakened by the sound Of lda's voice,
George ,ooked around confused, and as
he saw Ida and her father, ne enOeaVoreu
10 hide the manuscript. But the Judge
stopped him, laughingIy saying
at won, do, you rascal; you are fairly
caught. found out-ialk in your sleep will
yo' ha But come here, and take Ida,
aud be happy. know she loves you
Ha ha %
George was bewildered and transported
had been awakened froma pleasant
dream to find j, brigh, reality.
Matters were soon explained, end the
warm hearted Judge. after blessing them
both promised to see them married before