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 ''the University of Aberdeen. Hamilton explains his Absence to the Satisfaction of Maria.''       Page 104

CHAP. XV.

''The Ball. Schemes of Lady Cockatrice for rendering Maria jealous. The Company adjourn to Supper. Scribble is introduced in a Dress, which he says is becoming his new Title. Description of the Doctor's Dress, and a philosophical View of its Effects on juvenile Feelings. Attentions of Sir Edward Hamden to Miss Mortimer. Miss Primrose becomes attached to Hamilton. Hamden pays his Addresses to Miss Mortimer. Both Hamilton and Maria highly esteem the Baronet's Character, and concert Means for explaining to him the Truth.''                        113

CHAP. XVI.

''Doctor Scribble becomes acquainted with the Baronet, and undertakes to instruct him in his Parliamentary Duty. He expounds to him his own (Doctor Scribble's) Talents and Erudition: shews the Baronet a Specimen of Tours,''