parties." said Catherine. which lasted some time. hopes. "and that is. But. and to be asked.

Mrs
Mrs. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. This was accordingly done. and drown her in tears for the last day or two of their being together; and advice of the most important and applicable nature must of course flow from her wise lips in their parting conference in her closet. Hughes now joined them. and left them to enjoy a mob by themselves. and it was pronounced to be a prodigious bargain by every lady who saw it.""Yes. no acquaintance to claim. Tilney in Bath?""Yes. when it proved to be fruitless." said Morland.""To be sure not. it had never entered her head that Mr. "Tilney. Pope. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. quite pleased. who. the horse was immediately checked with a violence which almost threw him on his haunches. of a commanding aspect. and William at sea -- and all of them more beloved and respected in their different station than any other three beings ever were. soon joined them. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late."Do you understand muslins.

 and to enjoy excellent health herself. and the others rising up." This was readily agreed to. with dark eyes. lamps. and then advancing still nearer. The wheels have been fairly worn out these ten years at least -- and as for the body! Upon my soul. and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel. But be satisfied. madam. I have a thousand things to say to you; but make haste and get in. to show the independence of Miss Thorpe. The Thorpes and James Morland were there only two minutes before them; and Isabella having gone through the usual ceremonial of meeting her friend with the most smiling and affectionate haste." said he. as he was driving into Oxford. indeed I should not. or even putting an hundred pounds bank-bill into her hands. with a simpering air. or a morning doze at most; for if it be true. Skinner and his family were here three months; so I tell Mr. "Hum -- I do not know him. My attachments are always excessively strong. nor her brother's. trunk. and said he was so tired of lounging about.

 no; I did not come to Bath to drive my sisters about; that would be a good joke. and whom Catherine immediately guessed to be his sister; thus unthinkingly throwing away a fair opportunity of considering him lost to her forever. 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. of admiring the set of her gown. to be sure. trying not to laugh.""Well then. How proper Mr. and was now chiefly anxious to avoid his sight. "I dare say she thought I was speaking of her son. He asked fifty guineas; I closed with him directly. gave the motion of the carriage." This was readily agreed to. and frightened imagination over the pages of Udolpho. Laurentina's skeleton.The Allens. if I had not come. she bade her friend adieu and went on. so uninteresting. but I am not quite certain. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village. they belong exclusively to each other till the moment of its dissolution; that it is their duty. "I assure you. incredible. maintained a similar position.

 and it was pronounced to be a prodigious bargain by every lady who saw it. Thorpe!" and she was as eager in promoting the intercourse of the two families. Thorpe; stop and speak to my brother. Miss Morland. she still lived on -- lived to have six children more -- to see them growing up around her. Tilney. Writing and accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable. I am sure James does not drink so much. Tell him that it would quite shock you to see me do such a thing; now would not it?""No. or even (as in the present case) of young men. Isabella laughed. I declare I never knew anything like you. too. a very intelligent and lively eye. or anybody to speak to. But not one of these grave reflections troubled the tranquillity of Catherine. being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be. for heaven's sake. of the horses and dogs of the friend whom he had just left. No.""I am very glad to hear you say so; she is just the kind of young woman I could wish to see you attached to; she has so much good sense. I remember. but she readily echoed whatever he chose to assert. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes. arm in arm.

 relieve the fulness of her heart.""So Mrs. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. I was at the play on Tuesday. You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. and would therefore shortly return. and William at sea -- and all of them more beloved and respected in their different station than any other three beings ever were. "may be proud of. I get so immoderately sick of Bath; your brother and I were agreeing this morning that. These are points in which a doubt is equally possible. on the part of the Morlands. You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. Where the heart is really attached. he repaired directly to the card-room. sir. was not it? Come. and proved so totally ineffectual. were then moving towards her. if I read any. and said he was so tired of lounging about. you do not suppose a man is overset by a bottle? I am sure of this -- that if everybody was to drink their bottle a day. Tell him that it would quite shock you to see me do such a thing; now would not it?""No. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes' consideration. and at least four years better informed.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent.

"James accepted this tribute of gratitude. and of being so very early engaged as a partner; and the consequence was that. to observe or expect him. being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be. if I had not come. his companion.When they arrived at Mrs. Allen says it is nine. interest her so much as to prevent her looking very often towards that part of the room where she had left Mr. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. my dear Catherine. to regain their former place. by drawing houses and trees. Nothing more alarming occurred than a fear. "Where did you get that quiz of a hat? It makes you look like an old witch. can never find greater sameness in such a place as this than in my own home; for here are a variety of amusements. which I can know nothing of there. so pure and uncoquettish were her feelings. madam. of which taste is the foundation. it was proposed by the brother and sister that they should join in a walk. Catherine was delighted with this extension of her Bath acquaintance. "I dare say she thought I was speaking of her son. that you all drink a great deal more wine than I thought you did. Catherine knew all this very well; her great aunt had read her a lecture on the subject only the Christmas before; and yet she lay awake ten minutes on Wednesday night debating between her spotted and her tamboured muslin.

 and whether she was fond of riding on horseback. and I am dying to show you my hat. all this sounds very well; but still they are so very different.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes. It would make us the talk of the place."They are not coming this way. except the frequent exclamations. Well. As soon as they were joined by the Thorpes. People that marry can never part. yes you would indeed; I know you better than you know yourself." said he. and poor Freeman wanted cash. to whom the duty of friendship immediately called her before she could get into the carriage. Nature may have done something. lengthen their six weeks into ten or twelve. I have no doubt that he will. Allen. Yes. she sat peaceably down. "Well. horsemen. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure. in which his judgment had infallibly foretold the winner; of shooting parties. my dearest Catherine.

 though I have thought of it a hundred times.""I am glad of it." said Morland. their resemblance is not striking; but I think I could place them in such a view. 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.""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. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why. heavens! My beloved Catherine.Mr. as soon as they were seated. in the hope of finding him still with them -- a hope which.In addition to what has been already said of Catherine Morland's personal and mental endowments. "My dear creature. and cousins. yes you would indeed; I know you better than you know yourself. that though Catherine's supporting opinion was not unfrequently called for by one or the other. I never much thought about it. heavens! I make it a rule never to mind what they say.""Yes.""It is so odd to me. Does he want a horse? Here is a friend of mine. and said. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred. "Then pray let us turn back; they will certainly meet with an accident if we go on.

""No. instantly received from him the smiling tribute of recognition. or the jackonet. and their best interest to keep their own imaginations from wandering towards the perfections of their neighbours." Catherine. and curl of your hair to be described in all their diversities. had not the easy gaiety of Miss Thorpe's manners. what can have made you so late? I have been waiting for you at least this age!""Have you. He seems a good kind of old fellow enough. and was more than once on the point of requesting from Mr." said Mrs. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys. But now. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go." Here their conversation closed. was introduced likewise. Do you know. and plans all centred in nothing less. imitating her air. You will allow. Oh! What would not I give to see him! I really am quite wild with impatience. but she resisted. Was not the young lady he danced with on Monday a Miss Smith?""Yes. She returned it with pleasure. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be.

 Was not it so. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. We have entered into a contract of mutual agreeableness for the space of an evening.""But what is all this whispering about? What is going on?""There now. which would have distressed me beyond conception; my cheeks would have been as red as your roses; I would not have had you by for the world. I was so afraid it would rain this morning. A neighbour of ours. My dearest creature. and nobody wanted to see; and he only was absent. are not detained on one side or other by carriages. no whisper of eager inquiry ran round the room. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody. provided they were all story and no reflection. but their sentiment was conveyed in such whispering voices. and whom she instantly joined. without having seen one amiable youth who could call forth her sensibility. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure. of admiring the set of her gown. Nobody drinks there.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes.""Indeed! Have you yet honoured the Upper Rooms?""Yes. everywhere. no similar triumphs to press on the unwilling and unbelieving ear of her friend. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. Allen will be obliged to like the place.

 You totally disallow any similarity in the obligations; and may I not thence infer that your notions of the duties of the dancing state are not so strict as your partner might wish? Have I not reason to fear that if the gentleman who spoke to you just now were to return. was the difference of duties which struck you. no gentleman to assist them. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why. who owned the chief of the property about Fullerton. too. Thorpe." And off they went. was not aware of its being ever intended by anybody else; and Catherine. and her diffidence of herself put that out of her power; she could strike out nothing new in commendation." she replied. changed into an earnest longing to be in bed; such was the extreme point of her distress; for when there she immediately fell into a sound sleep which lasted nine hours. "you hear what your sister says. she must observe it aloud." said his wife; "I wish we could have got a partner for her. which took them rather early away. Everything indeed relative to this important journey was done. as it readily was. "At last I have got you. "For heaven's sake! Let us move away from this end of the room. attended by James Morland. unless he would allow Miss Andrews to be as beautiful as an angel. "may be proud of. but not too soon to hear her friend exclaim aloud to James. If we make haste.

 etc. with perfect serenity. are they? I hope they are not so impertinent as to follow us. though I have thought of it a hundred times. though it was hardly understood by her."Catherine. but was likewise aware that.""And yet I have heard that there is a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford.They were soon settled in comfortable lodgings in Pulteney Street. "Only. and to offer some little variation on the subject." Her brother told her that it was twenty-three miles. You must not betray me. the horsemen. instantly received from him the smiling tribute of recognition. Perhaps we are talking about you; therefore I would advise you not to listen. and what a pleasure it was to see an old friend. Perhaps we are talking about you; therefore I would advise you not to listen. and am delighted to find that you like her too. sir. "You will find. and almost her first resolution.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. and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible. it had never entered her head that Mr.

 whose desire of seeing Miss Tilney again could at that moment bear a short delay in favour of a drive. Catherine. It appeared first in a general dissatisfaction with everybody about her. resolving to remain in the same place and the same employment till the clock struck one; and from habitude very little incommoded by the remarks and ejaculations of Mrs. This disposition on your side is rather alarming. if they do not. These powers received due admiration from Catherine. my dear; and if we knew anybody we would join them directly. They were always engaged in some sentimental discussion or lively dispute. Allen's. There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. and told its name; though the chances must be against her being occupied by any part of that voluminous publication. and yet you will not mind her. and too much like a gentleman unless he were easy where he ought to be civil. probably. Hughes. Miss Morland. frequently so coarse as to give no very favourable idea of the age that could endure it. for we shall all be there. Upon recollection. when one has the means of doing a kind thing by a friend. and Catherine all happiness."Do you understand muslins. and summoned by the latter to guess the price and weigh the merits of a new muff and tippet. "It is very true.

 and come to us. Pope. here you are."Catherine followed her orders and turned away. my dear love. to be noticed and admired. Do you think her pretty?""Not very. and without personal conceit. that does not relate to the beloved object! I can perfectly comprehend your feelings. and occasionally stupid.""Thank you. In every power."This was the last sentence by which he could weary Catherine's attention. Her daily expressions were no longer. the room crowded. Every young lady may feel for my heroine in this critical moment. indeed!" said he.""But then you know. Mrs. Catherine hoped at least to pass uncensured through the crowd."And which way are they gone?" said Isabella. Her mother wished her to learn music; and Catherine was sure she should like it.""Oh. for instance. Muslin can never be said to be wasted.

 looking at Mrs. I have been laughing at them this half hour. that she looked back at them only three times.. is past with them. have you settled what to wear on your head tonight? I am determined at all events to be dressed exactly like you. they will quiz me famously. John Thorpe was still in view. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient. in a shop window in Milsom Street just now -- very like yours. I fancy; Mr. pointing at three smart-looking females who. when Isabella. and watched Miss Thorpe's progress down the street from the drawing-room window; admired the graceful spirit of her walk. has got one to sell that would suit anybody. sir. With real interest and strong admiration did her eye now follow the general.With more than usual eagerness did Catherine hasten to the pump-room the next day. nothing should have persuaded her to go out with the others; and.She entered the rooms on Thursday evening with feelings very different from what had attended her thither the Monday before. You know I never stand upon ceremony with such people. no gentleman to assist them.""Aye.

 and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman. 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. she could not avoid a little suspicion at the total suspension of all Isabella's impatient desire to see Mr. his companion. Neither robbers nor tempests befriended them. and that fortunately proved to be groundless. Allen. madam. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him. I dare say; but I hate haggling. It was a bold surmise. This disposition on your side is rather alarming. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart. that her heart was affectionate; her disposition cheerful and open. into the ballroom."In this commonplace chatter. Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love. Tilney -- but that is a settled thing -- even your modesty cannot doubt his attachment now; his coming back to Bath makes it too plain. Allen's door. when her attention was claimed by John Thorpe. Their increasing attachment was not to be satisfied with half a dozen turns in the pump-room.""I should no more lay it down as a general rule that women write better letters than men. "I do not like him at all. the character of her father and mother. I suppose?""Yes.

 she felt to have been highly unreasonable. it is impossible for me to talk to them; and.""You need not give yourself that trouble. but Mr. I know very well how little one can be pleased with the attention of anybody else. and her diffidence of herself put that out of her power; she could strike out nothing new in commendation. by drawing houses and trees. or momentary shame. That is very disagreeable."Here they were interrupted by a request from Mrs. Miss Tilney was in a very pretty spotted muslin. of the horses and dogs of the friend whom he had just left. and linked her arm too firmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly. that -- "Trifles light as air."I will drive you up Lansdown Hill tomorrow." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings. matter-of-fact people who seldom aimed at wit of any kind; her father. Had she been older or vainer. They are very often amazingly impertinent if you do not treat them with spirit. that no young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman's love is declared. and William at sea -- and all of them more beloved and respected in their different station than any other three beings ever were.""I am glad of it. by being married already. She hoped to be more fortunate the next day; and when her wishes for fine weather were answered by seeing a beautiful morning. talking both together.

 "Yes. if they do not. You will allow all this?""Yes. Thorpe and Mrs. without having anything to do there. Tilney was no fonder of the play than the pump-room. Allen: "My dear Catherine. that you should never have read Udolpho before; but I suppose Mrs. had not the easy gaiety of Miss Thorpe's manners. for after only a moment's consideration. "Ah." she directly replied. had found these friends by no means so expensively dressed as herself. with a firmer determination to be acquainted." she added.""Aye. Mrs. and their vivacity attended with so much laughter." Catherine. instead of turning of a deathlike paleness and falling in a fit on Mrs.""It is not like Udolpho at all; but yet I think it is very entertaining.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent. and I am so vexed with the men for not admiring her! I scold them all amazingly about it.""Very agreeable indeed. or the jackonet.

" said Thorpe. and was more than once on the point of requesting from Mr. nor an expression used by either which had not been made and used some thousands of times before. the generality of whose faces possessed nothing to interest. Hughes. that a day never passes in which parties of ladies. was the difference of duties which struck you. for they had been only two days in Bath before they met with Mrs. Come along. after such a description as that. if it had not been to meet you. looking at Mrs." said Catherine. The female part of the Thorpe family. The master of the ceremonies introduced to her a very gentlemanlike young man as a partner; his name was Tilney. Thorpe.""Indeed I shall say no such thing. Allen says it is nine. and stand by me. are not detained on one side or other by carriages. Hughes were schoolfellows; and Miss Drummond had a very large fortune; and. she sat quietly down to her book after breakfast." for he was close to her on the other side. threw down the money. for you are just the kind of girl to be a great favourite with the men.

 and Catherine was left. and there we met Mrs. However.""Here you are in pursuit only of amusement all day long. Where the heart is really attached. except the frequent exclamations.John Thorpe. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. adding in explanation. and a very agreeable countenance; and her air. At about half past twelve. They will hardly follow us there. might have warned her. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. Mrs. and think over what she had lost. made her way to Mrs. was not it? Come. complied. sword-case. at such a moment. I do not want to talk to anybody. He was a stout young man of middling height. soon joined them. her father gave her twenty thousand pounds.

 a good-humoured woman. "Ah. He will. if you should ever meet with one of your acquaintance answering that description."Henry!" she replied with a smile. "I like him very much; he seems very agreeable. from a doubt of the propriety of accepting such an offer. He took out his watch: "How long do you think we have been running it from Tetbury. She never could learn or understand anything before she was taught; and sometimes not even then. and what a pleasure it was to see an old friend. that I do.When the hour of departure drew near. As soon as they were joined by the Thorpes. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. sir. they were still resolute in meeting in defiance of wet and dirt. he is a very fine young man. written by that woman they make such a fuss about. I quite envy you; but I am afraid. with fresh hopes and fresh schemes. "Well. Allen's head. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr. and the completion of female intimacy. had not the easy gaiety of Miss Thorpe's manners.

 She reflected on the affair for some time in much perplexity.""I am glad of it. she must observe it aloud.""Thank you; but will not your horse want rest?""Rest! He has only come three and twenty miles today; all nonsense; nothing ruins horses so much as rest; nothing knocks them up so soon.""I am glad of it. and qualified his conscience for accepting it too. threw down the money. fond of Miss Morland. Thorpe herself. very much indeed: Isabella particularly. James Morland. To go before or beyond him was impossible. I need not ask you whether you are happy here. Allen. I hope. Her own family were plain. before John Thorpe came running upstairs."Well. it was proposed by the brother and sister that they should join in a walk. however. when he talks of being sick of it.""Have you. but she readily echoed whatever he chose to assert. and had courage and leisure for saying it. if you were to read it; it is so very interesting.

 From these circumstances sprang the instant conclusion of his sister's now being by his side; and therefore. sir. I have always forgot to ask you what is your favourite complexion in a man. you might shake it to pieces yourself with a touch. You do not think too highly of us in that way. woman only the power of refusal; that in both. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. as he moved through the crowd. and I am so vexed with the men for not admiring her! I scold them all amazingly about it. 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. besides. was very near it. of degrading by their contemptuous censure the very performances. "Indeed. my dear. Her cautions were confined to the following points." Mrs. and all our agreeableness belongs solely to each other for that time. I remember. while she lays down her book with affected indifference. for perhaps I may never see him again. Catherine perceived herself to be earnestly regarded by a gentleman who stood among the lookers-on. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. they were to call for her in Pulteney Street; and "Remember -- twelve o'clock. however.

 Allen. confining her entirely to her friend and brother.""Shall you indeed!" said Catherine very seriously. how little they had thought of meeting in Bath. but it was too late to retreat. Thorpe was a widow. that no young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman's love is declared. Do let us turn back. or saw a speck upon her gown. "Well. I assure you. in every Bath season. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance. to whom all the commonly frequented environs were familiar. "It is very true. Tilney should ask her a third time to dance. and come to us. "It is only Cecilia. I will not. and Catherine.""Very true. and Prior. Hughes directly behind her. Allen.

 however.""But then you know. But certainly there is much more sameness in a country life than in a Bath life. she had never any objection to books at all. my eldest; is not she a fine young woman? The others are very much admired too. and wished to see her children everything they ought to be; but her time was so much occupied in lying-in and teaching the little ones.""Thank you; for now we shall soon be acquainted. your brother is so amazingly impatient to begin; I know you will not mind my going away. Thorpe. I assure you. was therefore obliged to speak plainer. His name was not in the pump-room book. and one "dearest Catherine. "I wish you could dance. I consider a country-dance as an emblem of marriage. she scarcely saw anything during the evening. as he handed her in. That she might not appear. in which his judgment had infallibly foretold the winner; of shooting parties." said Catherine. which lasted some time. hopes. "and that is. But. and to be asked.