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Rh (18 Oct. 1831) it was to point out a like career for his daughter. "If Sophia [Mrs. Lockhart] keeps to early hours she may beat London for small parties as poor Miss White did and without much expense. A little address is all that is necessary." Alas! This, like many other of Scott's ambitions in life, crumbled away.