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But this intention was
frustrated by the publication of the whole affair, which was divulged
next day, and soon reached the ears of Trunnion, who chid his godson
for having concealed the adventure; and, with the approbation of
his wife, ordered him to bring Julia forthwith to the garrison.
The young gentleman, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, explained
his design of maintaining her at his own expense, and earnestly
begged that he might not be deprived of that satisfaction. But his
uncle was deaf to all his entreaties, and insisted upon her living
in the garrison, though for no other reason than that of being company
to her aunt, who, he observed, was lost for want of conversation.
Julia was accordingly brought home, and settled under the tuition
of Mrs. Trunnion, who, whatever face she might put on the matter,
could have dispensed with the society of her niece, though she was
not without hope of gratifying her pique to Mrs. Pickle, by the
intelligence she would receive from the daughter of that lady's
economy and domestic behaviour.


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