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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,