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A Fateful Ball Night Ink Disaster and an Elopement Plan
A young man recalls a fancy ball episode where a fountain pen mishap soaks his dress and ruins his chance with Alice. After embarrassment and renewed confrontation with relatives, Alice reveals a marriage proposal to Mr Hamilton and the pair face family scrutiny and humor from onlookers.
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Hamilton
Schard Hamilton
Aarry Lins
Mary
Cally
Wes
Leurdevant Hamilton
Ileman
Alice