Best Of Wives And Best Of Women

The Duel Date

Today is the day I have been dreading for the past few weeks. It is July 11th, 1804,the date of my duel against Aaron Burr.
As I'm saying goodbye to Eliza, maybe for the last time, she wakes up. I kiss her hand as I pay my farewells to her.
    I'm on my way to meet Aaron for the duel, all I can think of is Eliza. It breaks my heart that I had to say goodbye, maybe for the last time.
    I finally arrive in New Jersey with my pistol. Aaron is already there.I keep on telling myself that Aaron is a man of honor and would never kill anyone, especially a friend. Would he?
    As we count down every number, a thought comes to mind.
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How will Eliza remember me?
2
Burr, my first friend my enemy.
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Will he be the last face I ever see?
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I think of all the people that I've let down.
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Is Aaron is aiming towards me?
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Who will remember me?
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Aaron is aiming towards me, will his bullette be my legacy?
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What is a legacy?
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If I do have one, will Eliza carry it on?
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PACES, FIRE!!

    As Aaron's bullette comes towards me I say "Eliza, my love, I'll meet you in a better world. Best of wives and best of women."
    The bullette is coming faster, and faster. Until it finally hits me. I fall to the ground gasping for air. Aaron yells my name and runs toward me, then is ushered a away.