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passion on the first favorable OCCASION
Such an opportunity soon presented itself.
She was reclining on a sofa in an elegant
drawing room of her fathers mansion. in
New York, when Allson entered, his cheek
flushed by his own daring determlnatian, his
zee unusually brilliant, his step elastic, and
his bosom heaving with the intensity Of his
emotion.
Dearest Theodosia, do at last find you
alone 1t is what | have long desired
You cannot be gnoran, of the passion with
which your unequalcd charms have inspired
me'-he here took her hand, as he seated
himselfbv her side-'and now have come
to learn my fate--perhaps to receive a death
wound but presumptuous as may appear
the hope, cannot believe that you are in
sensible to my passion
Il have listened to you patiently, Allston,
and was prepared to hear your tongue utter
what have surmised by your actions, that
your heart felt. Bat there is an object to
he accomplished, before can reply 10 your
Offer
Name it, dearest Theodosia, and if j, be
in the power of mortal to achieve it, it shall
be done
You are aware of the state of parties here.
All the hopes of my dear father, now rest
upon turning the votes of this city to the Re-
publicans-oi making a minority a ma orlty
in fact, of producing complete revolu-
ton in the opinions of the people. You
! know my fathers tact and address. With
! your aid he is certain of success. On this
| depends his reaching the head of the govern
mrnt. | can do much, yOu can do much
more. Until tins is accomplished can think
of nothing IN relation to mysrlf.-Iou have
my esteem and fricndshp-io be worthy Of
my love, you must labor to crafty this first
desire of my heart Her bosom heaved
with agitation.
But am of the opposite party, yet do !
admire your father of all the public men of
the day Allston paused, undecided how
to act.
Il cannot say more,' replied Thcodoisa,
you know my final determination.
- shall be done. | will accomplish your
wishes, if it be in the power Of mainland
here rcnounce party, friends, consistency,
every thing, TO ON in the elevation of your
father exclaimed Allston, passionately.
'We now want b t three hundred votes.
I van llNN'll dlSNtT Iul lnlIu VI lttUn.-
You know my father, he can do whateccr
he undertdkrs.'
Il know it, dear Theodosia, and you will
shortly see him, where your wishes have so
long assigned him destinalon--at the head
Of this great nation
God grant it, AlIston for I have lived
hitherto for no other object. But lose no
time here. have many notes to despatch,
aud must be active in devising means to per-
suade the people to their own good
Il know your zeal in good cause, and
bring into requisilion. God bless you.'-
Theodosia extended her hand which he rails
ed TO his lips with icrvor and took lis de-
parlurr.
Allslon was gone. A lightning ray of
triumph and satisfaction shot from the eyes
Of Theodosa, as she clasped her hands in
ccstacy, cXclaiming, NOW all is safe, one
word from him, and his party, one fourth at
least, will follow him. Noble Allston sue
coed IN tins, and am yours forever.
Her wish and calculation were realized.
Their united eXcrtions completely rcvolu-
lionised the politics Of the city, and IA ma
Iority in favor of the republicans was re-
turned to the Legislature, in whose hands
now reposed the power of deciding the Pres
idenlial election. AS the first reward Of his
political services in the contest, Col. Burr
was nominated the candidate for the Vice
Presidency by his party.
In the course Of the canvass carried on by
Allston, he encountered some little veXa-
tious opposition from hls friend General
Dalton, who being fcderalst, expressed
some surprise at the detection of SD Jealous
IA member of the party.
But, how, Allslon, can you Justify your
self for this course said the General
Love, all powerful love You do not
know Theodosa Burr. To know her is to
adore her She is all that the fancy can
picture of heaven. Such a face, such per-
son--but more than all such mind ~
But what is the connection between the
lady and the nationl Is love IA republican
my good fellow, that you cannot admit wo-
man without leaving your party Nv hat
has Cupid to do with the Prcsidency!'
NO, but she dotcs ON her father to idola-
try, and will listen to no sulor ill she sees a
| probability Of his success. Theodosia Burr
| is fit to wive with Brulus.'
| yes, | see-she wants heart. She is
| willing to barter herself away for a considc-
ration paid To her father. To exchange love
| Tor AMBITION
My dear General, consider, dom, be too
| severe
well, Allsion, are you sure she loves you?'
That think will depend on the result.
Then my dear friend don't throw away
our heart upon IA woman who can make her
,iiecliuns Of the most delicate nature, sub
| ,rct for political specnlalions Where you
ave, be sure YOU are loved in return
! 'll is too late to retraci, to calculate.
| ,ovc, adore her-so pray do not agonize
ne by such horrible SUGGESTIONS replied ALI
| SION
| We'll, say no more. Let us continue
lriends-but cannot yield to your intatua-
ZION. Adieu.'
How trlliing remark will plant horns in
the bosom, even where faith, love and de-
volion are unbounded. From that moment
| Allslon became miserable under the impress