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 an Account of the Fortune of Miss Sourkrout. Therefore proposes to make Love to her; meets her at an Assembly for that Purpose. He is graciously received. Whist, the Rubber in great Danger: is saved and won by the skilful Conduct of Miss. Profound Remark of the Gallant, upon playing through the Honour. He pays her his Addresses in Form, and is crowned with Success. They marry, and depart for Scotland. Birth of a Son to Major Hamilton. The Major rises to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Account of the Childhood of his Son William, till he is Seven Years old.''     Page 68
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''Young Hamilton sent to School, under his Uncle, Doctor Wentbridge. Genius, Progress, and opening Character. Account of Mr. Scourge, the Usher. Disagreement between him and William. Severity of to William; who ridicules him to the Boys, and compares him to Parson Thwackum. Dr. Wentbridge interferes. Proficiency of William, and high Expectations of the Doctor. Plans of his Parents''