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Johnny is the apprentice of Cilla's father Mr. Lapham and is betrothed (promised in marriage) to her in the beginning of the novel. Despite the fact that they are not particularly close, they face the prospect of an arranged marriage. Upon being injured and subsequently fired by Mr. Lapham, the betrothal is cancelled.

Johnny and Cilla subsequently become friends and eventually fall in love. Then they get married and, live happilly ever after.

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