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On a calm, quiet evening, seemingly like any other at Paradise Hall,

Squire Allworthy recites his prayers before bed.

But tonight is not like any other night at all.

Much to his surprise, Allworthy, a widower and benevolent gentleman,

discovers an abandoned baby in his bed.

Look Deborah, a gift from God.

Oh, good heavens!

Give the smelly art I called to me, and I'll stick it in a basket and leave it at the church door.

In the morning you will find my little one a nurse.

You are never gonna keep it, sir!

What were your sister's say?

But Allworthy does keep the child, a decision that has consequences for everyone at Paradise Hall and beyond.

This foundling grows up to be none other than our loving protagonist, Tom Jones.

Tom pays no attention in class.

I do my best, sir, but I do prefer to teach boys who want to learn.

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