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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