The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-22

Harrison was his choice for the highest ONCE IN
the gift of the people, but never once did hete heI
that she was his only choice for the highest posi-
in his own gift. But why should he have told
her sol She knew il as well as he did. his
eyes had many time told her a story too plainly
TO be misunderstood.
| Frank had made at least dozen attempts 70
disclose his feelings to his cousin, but his lips IN
variably refused TO obey the promptngs OF his
heart.
One evening, Just before the Presidential cleo
ton, the two were together engaged, as every
body else was, in talking over political matters
for lilly, like all other pretty girls, thorough
going Harrisonian.
cousin Tilly," said Frank, ii is now GER
tain that Old Tip will be our next President
The people will then once more be prosperous
business will revive, and those young men who
have all along hesitated about changing their
condition, may now just as well look out for
hepmates. What say you 10 that 2
j certainly think said she, that our sex
should now, that this long contest is about TO
close, receive a share Of their attentions
Yes, cousin lilly, Harrison is good for the
next four years-that's certain! You must have
noticed cousin lilly, that am heartily tired OF
this COMPOUNDED bachelors life and from the
attentions have paid to you, the object OF my
affec-that is-the-the-that you are the--l was
about to--oh listen to the glorious Tippecanoe
songs in the streets
For all the world seems turning round,
For Tippecanoe and Tyler too
Franks incoherent love speeches were cut
short, fortunately for him, by crowd IN the
street singing Justify the famous song OF Up
pecanoe and Tyler too
Really, cousin Frank said lilly you are
mol fit for any thing but 10 talk politics.
| am afraid there is too much truth In what
you say replied Frank, but still must INSIST
that tried my best to tell you my thoughts upon
different subject
And why did you not finish telling them {
said his cousin archly.
Because was too much of a blockhead, or
coward
"A bold, Tippecanoe soldier you are truly !!
You need not fear me, cousin Frank am only
woman
so you are cousin; but must confess that
am the greatest coward on earth when attempt
to open my heart to YOU
Most astonishing said lilly.
'All very true, my cousin. You know full
WE'LL know you do--that have long entertain
ed deep--what was | going TO say fl don't
believe Van will get more than six States at the
outside
Cousin Frank, shall have to put you in
charge Of old Tips keepers you are going
crazy
i believe so mySelf. am In a Dad Oox
assure you, Cousin lilly; tell me how to get
out of this COMPOUNDED quandary You know
what want 10 tell you How shall say itP
DON'T know said lilly.
Cousin said Frank, imploringly.
well
do tell me-
IN bet you that Harrison will be elected,
said lilly.
ooh! but would bet that way myself re-
piled Frank.
GU wish me to help you out of your guam
dairy, cousin Frank. You must therefore take
the bet'
What do you want to bet inquired Frank.
Myself
Against what?
YOURSELF
But let me see said Frank, who was some
what puzzled to understand the operation OF the
wager, if should lose, as surely will, how
will it then be 2
IF you lose, said she, 81 will win you and
if lose, you will win me. Either way will
suit you, suppose
Il see through it, exclaimed Frank, in an
ecstacy of Joy Done, done, done. Give me
your hand-Hurrah for Tip Ty, and Till. Cou-
sin you have done the business goriously; am
happy
The election came and Harrison carried the
day. OF course, cousin lilly won the bet and
cheerfully was it paid, and gracefully was It ac-
cepted
They celebrated old Tips election a few even
ings ago, by a merry wedding. Joy be with
them. RORY.