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"Oh yes, I can imitate Squire Western," said Hamilton; then gravely assuming an expression of anger, and looking at Scribble in the face, "What, dost thee open upon me? If thee dost begin to babble, I shall whip thee in presently." Scribble, not perfectly understanding this quotation, and afraid its last part might be intended literally, thought proper to draw in his horns, and immediately assured Hamilton he meant no offence. The lady, happening to recollect the passage, turned to Hamilton, and said, "Fie, brother, Mr. Supple is a man of sense." "There," said our hero, "the comparison breaks." Hamilton, who had learned who the lady was, now entered into conversation. "I see," said he, "madam, you are a stranger to the valuable Mr. Richard Scribble; had you ever been in company