And so Burr came home to America.
I think the nicest part of all this is Vanderlyn's loyal silence about
the older man's affairs. It is likely that he knew more about Burr's
troubles and perplexities and mistakes than any other man, but he was
fiercely reticent on the subject. Once a writer approached Vanderlyn
for some special information. It was after Burr's death, and the
scribe had visions of publishing something illuminating about this
most mysterious and inscrutable genius.
"And now about Burr's private life," he insinuated confidentially.
The artist turned on him savagely.
"You let Burr's private life alone!" he snarled.
The author fled, deciding that he certainly would do just that!
Burr came home. But fate was not through with him yet. Dear Theo set
sail without delay, from South Carolina, to meet her father in New
York. He had been gone years, and she was hungry for the sight of him.
Her little son had died, and father and daughter longed to be together
again.
Her boat was the _Patriot_--and the _Patriot_ has never been heard from
since she put out.
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