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CHAPTER XIX.
Our Hamilton employed the winter in Parliamentary attendance, literary criticism, and the commencement of the great work which he had undertaken.
The hours that he could possibly spare from the imperious calls of engagement and duty, were chiefly enjoyed in the company of his beloved Maria. Captain Mortimer having business that required his frequent attendance at the admiralty, found it necessary for several months to reside in London, and his brother being obliged to return to Yorkshire, earnestly requested and obtained permission for Miss Mortimer to remain with him in town. Besides his fondness of the com-
