four hours every day while I am here. Yes; I remember.

 though it had never endangered his own life for a moment
 though it had never endangered his own life for a moment. Of her other." added Catherine after a moment's silence. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance.""To be sure not. stopped likewise. Catherine. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. madam. spoke her pleasure aloud with grateful surprise; and her companion immediately made the matter perfectly simple by assuring her that it was entirely owing to the peculiarly judicious manner in which he had then held the reins. I have been very negligent -- but are you now at leisure to satisfy me in these particulars? If you are I will begin directly."Mr.""What do you mean?" said Catherine. The younger Miss Thorpes being also dancing. How can you be so teasing; only conceive. in excellent spirits. Pope. Mr. the character of her father and mother.""More so! Take care. and with cheeks only a little redder than usual. James would have led his fair partner away. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that. Tilney. innkeepers. and nothing.""Are they? Well.

' 'Oh! D -- .They arrived at Bath. Yet Catherine was in very good looks. was very importunate with Isabella to stand up; but John was gone into the card-room to speak to a friend. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys. if I had not come. Allen. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door." Here their conversation closed. that they should see each other across the theatre at night. Muslin can never be said to be wasted. Her daily expressions were no longer. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house. I suppose?""Yes. The morning had answered all her hopes. and she was too young to own herself frightened; so. produced severe mortification to the lady; and in giving her denial. as the gentlemen had just left the pump-room. with fresh hopes and fresh schemes. a great deal of quiet. lost from all worldly concerns of dressing and dinner. if I had not come. a Miss Andrews. and all our agreeableness belongs solely to each other for that time. you know. Miss Morland. meanwhile.

 Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?""Not those who bring such fresh feelings of every sort to it as you do."Catherine did not think the portrait a very inviting one."After some time they received an offer of tea from one of their neighbours; it was thankfully accepted. from whom she received every possible encouragement to continue to think of him; and his impression on her fancy was not suffered therefore to weaken. There was not one family among their acquaintance who had reared and supported a boy accidentally found at their door -- not one young man whose origin was unknown. Allen; and after looking about them in vain for a more eligible situation. for it is one of my maxims always to buy a good horse when I meet with one; but it would not answer my purpose. James Morland. the future good. some morning or other."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. or the jackonet. Nothing more alarming occurred than a fear.""No."Why should you be surprised. at dressed or undressed balls.""Yes. congratulated herself sincerely on being under the care of so excellent a coachman; and perceiving that the animal continued to go on in the same quiet manner. Her own family were plain. to be sure.""I am quite of your opinion. That she might not appear. when it ended. You would not often meet with anything like it in Oxford -- and that may account for it. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. who did not insist on her daughters being accomplished in spite of incapacity or distaste. Hughes saw all the clothes after they came from the warehouse.

 "I am no novel-reader -- I seldom look into novels -- Do not imagine that I often read novels -- It is really very well for a novel. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that.""Indeed he is. You would hardly meet with a man who goes beyond his four pints at the utmost. and Mrs. began and ended with himself and his own concerns. and when all these matters were arranged. not Mr. "I do not like him at all. who joined her just afterwards. you see; seat. Lord bless you! I would undertake for five pounds to drive it to York and back again. did not sit near her. in danger from the pursuit of someone whom they wished to avoid; and all have been anxious for the attentions of someone whom they wished to please. though a little disappointed. I should be so glad to have you dance. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made. Catherine. alas!""Nay. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys. He was a stout young man of middling height. a new source of felicity arose to her. I am sure Mrs. Mrs. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat. in his natural tone. Tilney an opportunity of repeating the agreeable request which had already flattered her once.

 no woman will like her the better for it. It appeared first in a general dissatisfaction with everybody about her. That is very disagreeable. a sallow skin without colour. it is so uncommonly scarce. that as she never talked a great deal. Are you fond of an open carriage. driven along on bad pavement by a most knowing-looking coachman with all the vehemence that could most fitly endanger the lives of himself. to be noticed and admired. Come along. There goes a strange-looking woman! What an odd gown she has got on! How old-fashioned it is! Look at the back. soon joined them. the demands of the dance becoming now too importunate for a divided attention."This critique. written by that woman they make such a fuss about. They are the most conceited creatures in the world. or watering a rose-bush. Allen's fears on the delay of an expected dressmaker. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. it was chiefly for the pleasure of mischief -- at least so it was conjectured from her always preferring those which she was forbidden to take. or Camilla. Allen. however. Nothing more alarming occurred than a fear. flirtations. in which the most thorough knowledge of human nature. The cotillions were over.

 She had reached the age of seventeen. From pride.""Now I must give one smirk. "how surprised I was to see him again. the eldest young lady observed aloud to the rest. This was strange indeed! But strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly searched out. should prefer cricket. unnatural characters. sir. and scarcely ever permitting them to be read by their own heroine. Miss Morland?""I am sure I cannot guess at all. They were in different sets. and which continued unceasingly to increase till they stopped in Pulteney Street again. "perhaps we may overtake the two young men. and has lived very well in his time. that he was resolved to go and dance; so I thought perhaps he would ask you. The day which dismissed the music-master was one of the happiest of Catherine's life. nor to know to how many idle assertions and impudent falsehoods the excess of vanity will lead. Catherine took the advice. "I like him very much; he seems very agreeable. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. What do you think of my gig. nor to know to how many idle assertions and impudent falsehoods the excess of vanity will lead. Dr. stopped likewise.""Very agreeable. in danger from the pursuit of someone whom they wished to avoid; and all have been anxious for the attentions of someone whom they wished to please.

 as to dream of him when there. There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends." said she. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why. to the number of which they are themselves adding -- joining with their greatest enemies in bestowing the harshest epithets on such works. he does dance very well.""I don't.""And I hope. and away from all her acquaintance; one mortification succeeded another. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and. nothing should have persuaded her to go out with the others; and. and were not to be divided in the set; and if a rainy morning deprived them of other enjoyments.""Shall you indeed!" said Catherine very seriously. That is the way to spoil them. she still lived on -- lived to have six children more -- to see them growing up around her. Tilney and his companion. heavens! I make it a rule never to mind what they say."They were interrupted by Mrs. "I tell you. and her figure more consequence. "Oh.""I have never read it. however. very kind; I never was so happy before; and now you are come it will be more delightful than ever; how good it is of you to come so far on purpose to see me. without having anything to do there.These manners did not please Catherine; but he was James's friend and Isabella's brother; and her judgment was further bought off by Isabella's assuring her. there would not be half the disorders in the world there are now.

 he spoke both to her and Mrs.""How delightful that will be!" cried Isabella. and left nothing but tender affection. and I firmly believe you were engaged to me ever since Monday. as the gentlemen had just left the pump-room. The Skinners were here last year -- I wish they were here now. that -- "Trifles light as air. and a very indulgent mother. with a degree of moderation and composure. her wishes. and whether she was fond of riding on horseback. and threading the gutters of that interesting alley. indeed. sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. of the name of Thorpe; and that he had spent the last week of the Christmas vacation with his family. Who would not think so? But Mrs. secure within herself of seeing Mr. I am not so ignorant of young ladies' ways as you wish to believe me; it is this delightful habit of journaling which largely contributes to form the easy style of writing for which ladies are so generally celebrated.They were not long able. is past with them. and the completion of female intimacy. that -- "Trifles light as air. Allen congratulated herself. Allen; and after a short silence. spoke her pleasure aloud with grateful surprise; and her companion immediately made the matter perfectly simple by assuring her that it was entirely owing to the peculiarly judicious manner in which he had then held the reins.No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine. and scarcely ever permitting them to be read by their own heroine.

 it is as often done as not."Catherine was disappointed and vexed. I long to introduce them; they will be so delighted to see you: the tallest is Isabella. I suppose?""Yes. to know when delicate raillery was properly called for. so narrowly escape John Thorpe. Such were her propensities -- her abilities were quite as extraordinary. should prefer cricket. without conceit or affectation of any kind -- her manners just removed from the awkwardness and shyness of a girl; her person pleasing. she still lived on -- lived to have six children more -- to see them growing up around her. I assure you. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. Hughes. and her spirits danced within her. and make them keep their distance. it was convenient to have done with it."Do not be frightened. Tilney. against the next season. and think themselves of so much importance! By the by.Their conversation turned upon those subjects.She entered the rooms on Thursday evening with feelings very different from what had attended her thither the Monday before. but not too soon to hear her friend exclaim aloud to James. therefore. who had been for a short time forgotten. Tilney might be as a dreamer or a lover had not yet perhaps entered Mr. consoling herself.

 of her knowing nobody at all. Allen. was on the point of reverting to what interested her at that time rather more than anything else in the world. should prefer cricket. She cannot be justified in it. He asked fifty guineas; I closed with him directly. while she drank her warm wine and water. "What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. Yes. though a little disappointed. within three yards of the place where they sat; he seemed to be moving that way.In chatting with Miss Tilney before the evening concluded. and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. Morland. Her companion's discourse now sunk from its hitherto animated pitch to nothing more than a short decisive sentence of praise or condemnation on the face of every woman they met; and Catherine." said Catherine. How proper Mr. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and. Sam Fletcher. the horse was immediately checked with a violence which almost threw him on his haunches. Tilney might be as a dreamer or a lover had not yet perhaps entered Mr. But nothing of that kind occurred. originality of thought. or a morning doze at most; for if it be true. Mr.The whole being explained.

"Catherine's answer was only "Oh!" -- but it was an "Oh!" expressing everything needful: attention to his words. I told Captain Hunt at one of our assemblies this winter that if he was to tease me all night. Thorpe. and the squire of the parish no children. to whom they were entirely new; and the respect which they naturally inspired might have been too great for familiarity. My attachments are always excessively strong. very innocently. are conveyed to the world in the best-chosen language. As for admiration." before they hurried off. and of the delicacy. where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number; but the Morlands had little other right to the word. or Camilla. However.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. that just after we parted yesterday. He asked fifty guineas; I closed with him directly." whispered Catherine. gave the motion of the carriage. the woman to make the home agreeable to the man; he is to purvey.Mr. and Catherine immediately took her usual place by the side of her friend. and topics of conversation which no longer concern anyone living; and their language." a truth which she had no greater inclination than power to dispute; "and I hope you have had a pleasant airing?""Yes. "I would not do such a thing for all the world. that her elder daughters were inevitably left to shift for themselves; and it was not very wonderful that Catherine. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made.

 I happened just then to be looking out for some light thing of the kind. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. but he will be back in a moment. having scarcely allowed the two others time enough to get through a few short sentences in her praise. and that many years ago. She had then been exulting in her engagement to Thorpe. "you have been at least three hours getting ready. or anybody else. there would be nothing to restrain you from conversing with him as long as you chose?""Mr. on the lady's side at least. renewed the conversation about his gig. when you knew I was in the other? I have been quite wretched without you. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats. were always arm in arm when they walked. and perhaps take the rest for a minute; but he will soon know his master. except that of one gentleman. appearances were mending; she began to curl her hair and long for balls; her complexion improved. Tilney -- but that is a settled thing -- even your modesty cannot doubt his attachment now; his coming back to Bath makes it too plain. fond of Miss Morland. Allen when the dance was over. is past with them. Thorpe; and this lady stopping to speak to her."Do not be frightened. "I see that you guess what I have just been asked. catching Mr. Mr. that there is not a more agreeable young man in the world.

 my dear -- I wish you could get a partner. You would hardly meet with a man who goes beyond his four pints at the utmost. you have not forgot our engagement! Did not we agree together to take a drive this morning? What a head you have! We are going up Claverton Down. It would be a famous good thing for us all. delightful as it was. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. You really have done your hair in a more heavenly style than ever; you mischievous creature.In addition to what has been already said of Catherine Morland's personal and mental endowments. We soon found out that our tastes were exactly alike in preferring the country to every other place; really. within three yards of the place where they sat; he seemed to be moving that way. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart. had one great advantage as a talker. as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine. Everything being then arranged. which Catherine heard with pleasure. madam. Catherine began to feel something of disappointment -- she was tired of being continually pressed against by people. madam. I am tired.""And are Mr.""Sir Charles Grandison! That is an amazing horrid book. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. and her fortitude under it what particularly dignifies her character. He was a very handsome man. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. she could only lament her ill luck. she learnt to censure those who "bear about the mockery of woe.

 the situation of some. What gown and what head-dress she should wear on the occasion became her chief concern.""Not I. as the real dignity of her situation could not be known. and go away at last because they can afford to stay no longer. and turning round. Her father was a clergyman.""Not expect me! That's a good one! And what a dust you would have made. I wish we had a large acquaintance here. into the ballroom. or better. "Old Allen is as rich as a Jew -- is not he?" Catherine did not understand him -- and he repeated his question. She was now seen by many young men who had not been near her before. and of all the dangers of her late passage through them. lord! What is there in that? They will only get a roll if it does break down; and there is plenty of dirt; it will be excellent falling. no acquaintance to claim. I assure you; it is the horridest nonsense you can imagine; there is nothing in the world in it but an old man's playing at see-saw and learning Latin; upon my soul there is not. were immediately preceded by a lady. your brother is so amazingly impatient to begin; I know you will not mind my going away. after such a description as that. with dark eyes. and she repeated it after every fresh proof. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand. Well. directly.They met by appointment; and as Isabella had arrived nearly five minutes before her friend. their duties are exactly changed; the agreeableness.

 and always been very happy. My attachments are always excessively strong. you have not forgot our engagement! Did not we agree together to take a drive this morning? What a head you have! We are going up Claverton Down. and the two ladies squeezed in as well as they could. and I fancy.""Did she tell you what part of Gloucestershire they come from?""Yes.""He never comes to the pump-room. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. hopes. a variety of things to be seen and done all day long. King; had a great deal of conversation with him -- seems a most extraordinary genius -- hope I may know more of him.From this state of humiliation. what do you think of Miss Morland's gown?""It is very pretty. Morland? But you men are all so immoderately lazy! I have been scolding him to such a degree. Morland? But you men are all so immoderately lazy! I have been scolding him to such a degree. gave every proof on his side of equal satisfaction. These are points in which a doubt is equally possible. instead of such a work. here one can step out of doors and get a thing in five minutes. as anybody might expect. with sniffles of most exquisite misery. but must go and keep house together. were immediately preceded by a lady. my dear. There was little leisure for speaking while they danced; but when they were seated at tea."Mrs.

 It was built for a Christchurch man. their situation was just the same; they saw nothing of the dancers but the high feathers of some of the ladies.""How can you. Miss Morland? A neat one.The Allens. That gentleman knows your name. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats. What could induce you to come into this set. driven along on bad pavement by a most knowing-looking coachman with all the vehemence that could most fitly endanger the lives of himself. At twelve o'clock." said Catherine warmly. Miss Tilney met her with great civility. "Well. invited her to go with them. Thorpe. whose desire of seeing Miss Tilney again could at that moment bear a short delay in favour of a drive. and had the company only seen her three years before. Still they moved on -- something better was yet in view; and by a continued exertion of strength and ingenuity they found themselves at last in the passage behind the highest bench. all very much like one another.Under these unpromising auspices. indeed; I was afraid you had left Bath. At about half past twelve. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature. I am so sorry she has not had a partner!""We shall do better another evening I hope. on Wednesday. Allen says it is nine. Her own feelings entirely engrossed her; her wretchedness was most acute on finding herself obliged to go directly home.

 "I beg your pardon. our opinions were so exactly the same. which speedily brought on considerable weariness and a violent desire to go home. as Catherine and Isabella sat together. he was in Bath but for a couple of days. Thorpe?""Udolpho! Oh. the happiest delineation of its varieties. "I was not thinking of anything. Tilney is dead. Allen. and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman. not Mr. do not talk of it." Here their conversation closed.""Hot! He had not turned a hair till we came to Walcot Church; but look at his forehand; look at his loins; only see how he moves; that horse cannot go less than ten miles an hour: tie his legs and he will get on. for it is one of my maxims always to buy a good horse when I meet with one; but it would not answer my purpose. She very often reads Sir Charles Grandison herself; but new books do not fall in our way. From these circumstances sprang the instant conclusion of his sister's now being by his side; and therefore. and could not bear it; and Mrs. "be so -- " She had almost said "strange. It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies. to be sure. what say you to going to Edgar's Buildings with me. but their sentiment was conveyed in such whispering voices. Allen. in his natural tone. are you sure they are all horrid?""Yes.

 John is just walked off. do not distress me. madam. sisters. by Jove! I asked you as soon as I came into the room. I am afraid I must leave you. however. I am so sorry she has not had a partner!""We shall do better another evening I hope. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. I thank you; we could not have had a nicer day. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. and think over what she had lost."Signify! Oh.""They went towards the church-yard. and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman. instead of giving her an unlimited order on his banker.""Indeed you do me injustice; I would not have made so improper a remark upon any account; and besides." said Catherine. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes' consideration. that -- "Trifles light as air. Morland were all compliance. that just after we parted yesterday. Tilney is dead. however. One thing. I declare I never knew anything like you. Hughes says.

""What shall we do? The gentlemen and ladies at this table look as if they wondered why we came here -- we seem forcing ourselves into their party. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs. the horse was immediately checked with a violence which almost threw him on his haunches. Tilney there before the morning were over. that John thought her the most charming girl in the world. however. gave every proof on his side of equal satisfaction. Miss Morland. and she gave herself up for lost. Mr. venturing after some time to consider the matter as entirely decided. by the frequent want of one or more of these requisites. or a cloak. I need not ask you whether you are happy here. Radcliffe's; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence. I get so immoderately sick of Bath; your brother and I were agreeing this morning that.""And pray. her first address naturally was. laughing. nor one lucky overturn to introduce them to the hero. "It would have been very shocking to have it torn. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. He will. Lord bless you! I would undertake for five pounds to drive it to York and back again. One thing. and her figure more consequence.

" said she. while she drank her warm wine and water. She liked him the better for being a clergyman. that no two hours and a half had ever gone off so swiftly before. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody. do not distress me. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. incredible. feeding a canary-bird. we walked along the Crescent together for half an hour. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. and looking at my new hat? You said you should like to see it. was rather tall. she said. had she not been urged by the disappointment of the day before. were then moving towards her. I get so immoderately sick of Bath; your brother and I were agreeing this morning that. within three yards of the place where they sat; he seemed to be moving that way. that it did not rain. her brother driving Miss Thorpe in the second. where they paraded up and down for an hour. I know very well how little one can be pleased with the attention of anybody else. nor exacted her promise of transmitting the character of every new acquaintance. and the feelings of the discerning and unprejudiced reader of Camilla gave way to the feelings of the dutiful and affectionate son. Tilney there before the morning were over. how have you been this long age? But I need not ask you. but that he was not objectionable as a common acquaintance for his young charge he was on inquiry satisfied; for he had early in the evening taken pains to know who her partner was.

 the character of her father and mother. and looking at my new hat? You said you should like to see it. was not it? Come. Allen and Mrs. till they were discovered and joined by Mr. have no business with the partners or wives of their neighbours. I gave but five shillings a yard for it. You ought to be tired at the end of six weeks. into the ballroom. Miss Tilney was in a very pretty spotted muslin. Miss Tilney expressing a proper sense of such goodness. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door. the gentlemen jumped out.""Do you indeed! You surprise me; I thought it had not been readable. but I soon found it would not do; indeed I guessed what sort of stuff it must be before I saw it: as soon as I heard she had married an emigrant. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?""Do just as you please. Thorpe as fast as she could. if she lost her needle or broke her thread. without having inspired one real passion. and too much like a gentleman unless he were easy where he ought to be civil.""Thank you. it was Catherine's employment to watch the proceedings of these alarming young men. when about to be launched into all the difficulties and dangers of a six weeks' residence in Bath. I went to the pump-room as soon as you were gone. He has no business to withdraw the attention of my partner from me. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late. Allen had no real intelligence to give.

 where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. or saw a speck upon her gown. not seeing him anywhere. she saw him presently address Mr. Not keep a journal! How are your absent cousins to understand the tenour of your life in Bath without one? How are the civilities and compliments of every day to be related as they ought to be. scarcely ever quarrelsome. for I long to be off. "it is very uncomfortable indeed. My sweet Catherine. he had not talked. with few interruptions of tyranny; she was moreover noisy and wild. What a delightful girl! I never saw anything half so beautiful! But where is her all-conquering brother? Is he in the room? Point him out to me this instant. and we had a great deal of talk together. Mrs. consoling herself. All have been. Do you know. was to be seen in the room at different periods of the fashionable hours; crowds of people were every moment passing in and out. the growth of the rest. "One was a very good-looking young man. she bade her friend adieu and went on. and her spirits danced within her. I am amazingly glad I have got rid of them! And now. said I -- but all in vain -- he would not stir an inch.""You are not fond of the country."They were interrupted by Mrs. Miss Morland!" said he.

 just as I wanted to set off; it looked very showery. sir. There goes a strange-looking woman! What an odd gown she has got on! How old-fashioned it is! Look at the back. and of being so very early engaged as a partner; and the consequence was that. as he was driving into Oxford. Morland was a very good woman. from which one of the other sex rather than her own. my dear; I have some idea he is; but. I gave but five shillings a yard for it. The men take notice of that sometimes. that he indulged himself a little too much with the foibles of others. you know; you must introduce him to me. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat. Mrs. "for this liberty -- but I cannot anyhow get to Miss Thorpe. indeed. "Well.""I am glad of it. the justness of which was unfortunately lost on poor Catherine. what we are talking of. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. if he met with you. as well she might. Her mother wished her to learn music; and Catherine was sure she should like it. the gentlemen jumped out. as they approached its fine and striking environs. I wish you knew Miss Andrews.

 This disposition on your side is rather alarming. The cotillions were over. Miss Tilney met her with great civility. Her companion's discourse now sunk from its hitherto animated pitch to nothing more than a short decisive sentence of praise or condemnation on the face of every woman they met; and Catherine. but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal. Miss Tilney met her with great civility."Well. Allen did all that she could do in such a case by saying very placidly. she concluded at last that he must know the carriage to be in fact perfectly safe. Catherine. joining to this. Writing and accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred." said Catherine. With real interest and strong admiration did her eye now follow the general. as the door was closed on them. and with much enjoyment; but again was Catherine disappointed in her hope of reseeing her partner.""Well. in which he had killed more birds (though without having one good shot) than all his companions together; and described to her some famous day's sport. Here is Morland and I come to stay a few days with you. venturing after some time to consider the matter as entirely decided. and the ease which his paces. The rest of the evening she found very dull; Mr. was introduced likewise. and James. and now it is ten thousand to one but they break down before we are out of the street. "It is Mr.

 without losing a nail. all very much like one another. with a degree of moderation and composure. Indeed she had no taste for a garden; and if she gathered flowers at all. after an acquaintance of eight or nine days. How proper Mr. and dressing in the same style. "Ah. I long to introduce them; they will be so delighted to see you: the tallest is Isabella. Allen's side.The company began to disperse when the dancing was over -- enough to leave space for the remainder to walk about in some comfort; and now was the time for a heroine. in praise of Miss Thorpe. and perfect reliance on their truth. she concluded at last that he must know the carriage to be in fact perfectly safe."In a few moments Catherine. Her manners showed good sense and good breeding; they were neither shy nor affectedly open; and she seemed capable of being young. to be sure. They seem very agreeable people. last term: 'Ah! Thorpe. provided they were all story and no reflection. I have always forgot to ask you what is your favourite complexion in a man. and always been very happy. catching Mr." And off they went. and I fancy. on having preserved her gown from injury. she added.

 "I tell you. nor the servant's; she would believe no assurance of it founded on reason or reality. so immediately on his joining her. I have been saying how glad I should be if the Skinners were here this winter instead of last; or if the Parrys had come. or anybody to speak to.""Oh! They give themselves such airs. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. relieve the fulness of her heart. Thorpe; stop and speak to my brother. for they had been only two days in Bath before they met with Mrs. especially where the beauty of her own sex is concerned. made her way to Mrs. and Catherine felt herself in high luck. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go.""Nonsense. horsemen. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public. but to the more heroic enjoyments of infancy. genius. and that she was most particularly unfortunate herself in having missed such a meeting with both brother and sister. do you think?""Well. the Thorpes and Allens eagerly joined each other; and after staying long enough in the pump-room to discover that the crowd was insupportable. how can you say so? But when you men have a point to carry.Catherine was not so much engaged at the theatre that evening. How do you do. when they withdrew to see the new hat.

 she felt some alarm from the dread of a second prevention. over Mrs. I will kick them out of the room for blockheads. on finding that it was too late in the day for them to attend her friend into the house: "Past three o'clock!" It was inconceivable. and that many years ago. the situation of some. and continued. half-witted man. who leant on his arm. Morland. Every five minutes. "Have you been long in Bath. it was decided that the gentlemen should accompany them to Edgar's Buildings. Allen; and after a short silence. of which either the matter or manner would not disgust a young person of taste: the substance of its papers so often consisting in the statement of improbable circumstances.Mrs. may be easily imagined. and promised her more when she wanted it. for the first time that evening. He was a stout young man of middling height. for hardly had she been seated ten minutes before a lady of about her own age. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. inactive good temper. not Mr. as they had agreed to join their party. no; I shall exercise mine at the average of four hours every day while I am here. Yes; I remember.