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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Captain Algernon Ferrers, affectionately called "Bootles," who unexpectedly finds himself responsible for a baby girl named Mignon after her mother leaves her in his care, thus triggering a series of humorous and heartfelt events within a military barracks setting. At the start of the narrative, Bootles is introduced during a late-night