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 CHAP. IX.

''Etterick's Account of his Son-in-Law. Farther practical Effects of Faith without Works. Hamilton brings the Preacher to professed Contrition. The Family of Etterick agree to take a Jaunt to England. Hamilton visits the Mortimer Family. Reception from the Father, Brother, and Sister. He declares his Passion to Maria, which she professes to discourage. Account of young 'Squire Blossom, and his Addresses to Maria. His insolent Rudeness. Affray between him and young Mortimer. Hamilton prevents a Duel. Hamilton is summoned to attend his Family to Brighton. Dejection at the approaching Parting with Maria. Maria still professes to discountenance his Love. Invitation from Mr. Mortimer's Brother to him and Family to visit his Villa in Sussex. Invitation is accepted. Hamilton departs for London: is soon followed by the Mortimers, to whom he introduces his Family. Hamilton's old Friend, Miss Collings, is addressed by 'Squire Blossom. Preliminaries. A Treaty of Marriage is concluded. Hamilton end his Party set off for Brighton.''       Page 249