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Eliza; of Major Hamilton. Loves of the
Major and Miss Wentbridge; are sanctioned
by the Father. Hamilton's Visit to his Brother,
the Laird of Etterick. Description of a
Country Gentleman hunting after Heiresses.
Circular Love-Letter on the Occasion. The
Laird not successful in his Courtships. His
kind Reception of his Brother. He urges his
Brother to join him, in making Love to a Couple
of Co-Heiresses, offering him his Choice.
This liberal Proposition is declined by Hamilton;
who returns to England. Page 22


CHAP. III.

Hamilton arrives at the Vicarage. He accompanies
Eliza to a Ball at Doncaster. Account of the
Company. Mrs. Sourkrout, and her Daughter
Miss Grizzle. Madam's Claims to Dignity
and Precedence. Miss lays Siege to the
Heart of Hamilton. Her Battery does not
hit the Object. Marriage of Hamilton and
Eliza. Page 52


CHAP. IV.

Attempts of Mrs. and Miss Sourkrout to disturb
the Happiness of the young Couple: produce