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on the slightest provocation.

During this happy state of Harmony,the eldest Miſs Fitzroy ran off with the Coachman & the amiable Rebecca wasasked in marriage by Captain Roger of Buck::inghamshire.

Mrs Fitzroy did not approve of thematch on account of the tender years ofthe partyyoung1 couple, Rebecca being but 36& Captain Roger little more than 63. Toremedy this objection, it was agreed thatthey should wait a little while2 till theywere a good deal longerolder3.

Chapter the third

In the mean time the parents of Fre::deric proposed to those of Elfrida, an unionbetween them, which being accepted with

Footnotes

1.
Written over an erased word, perhaps 'party.' Back to context...
2.
'w' written over erased letter? Back to context...
3.
Written over an erased word, perhaps 'longer.' Back to context...
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