The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-11-04

self, in the idoltarous affection with which
she regarded her father.
Under the influence of such feelings it
was natural TO expect that Theodosia
could not fail at least TO become victim
10 that love which she had so often inspi-
red and which she now felt in all its fer
vor, without being at liberty to disclose
the passion that devouercd her peace,
without surrenderjng forever the great OBJ
iect Of her life, the ambition Of her father
Forced to dissemble her feelings for
time, she resolved to defer her own hap
pinass TO the success of the parent she so
ioudy idolized--and if necessary, even
sacrifice her peace of mind forever, TO at
tain that darling object. Could she but
persuade Allston to join in her intended
efforts to secure power for her father
then, indeed, would her felicity be COM
plete; then would she avow her love for
him, and share his fortunes forever.
AlIston had long languishod in hourly
expectation of awakening in the bosom of
his beloved, an emotion corresponding TO
that which devomed his own heart. Theo-
dosia appeared all tenderness and aaec-
ton, and he resolved to hazard declara-
lion Of his passions on the first favorable
occasion. Such an opportunity soon pre-
sented itself. She was reclining OH Il
sofa in an elegant drawing room of her
fathers mansion, in New York, when
Allston entered, his cheek flushed by his
own daring determination, his eye unusu-
ally brilliant, his step elastic, and his bo-
som hcaving with the intensity Of his emo
ton.
dearest Theodosia, do at last find
you alone 1t is what have long desi
red. You cannot be ignorant Of the pas
sion with which your unequalled charms
have Inspired me"--he here took her
hand, as he seated himself by her side
&" and now have come to learn my fate
perhaps to receive a death wound but
presumptuous as may appear Tie hope,
cannot believe that you are insensible TO
my passion
81 have listened to You patiently, Ais
to, and was nrenorod 70 hear vour ,opcre
inter what | have surmised nv vour oc-
lions, that your heart felt. But there is
an object to be accomplished, before can
reply to your Offer"
Name it, dearest 'Pheodosia. and if if
bc in the mower Of mortal TO achieve IT, if
shall he done.''
lyon are aware Of the state Of par,ics
here. All the hopes of NV dear father,
now rest unon turning the votes Of this
civ TO the Republicans--of making 4 mi
nori,v Of maiority-.in fact. Of producing
comDle,c revolution in the opinions Of
the people. You know NV fathers tao,
and address. Wilhyour aid he is certain
Of success. On this depcnds his reachino
tins head Of the government. can do
much. you can do much more. Until
this is accomplished | can think of moth
line in relation to myselc-You have NV
esteem and lriendship--to he worthy Of
Inv love, you must labor to crafty this
Grs. desire of my heart" iIor bosom
heayed with agitation.
"But am of the opposite party, yet
do admire your father Of all the public
men of the day" AIlslon paused, unde-
cided how to act.
II cannot say more" replied Theodo.
sia--"Y on know my final determination. a"
1T shall be done. | will accom- plish
your wishes, if it be in the power of man
and here renounce party, friends, con-
sislency, every thing, to Join in the eIeya-
ton Of your ia,hcr," exclaimed AIlston,
Ipassonaley.