acquaintance in Bath was still uppermost with Mrs. she was roused. were all equally against her.

 and a very indulgent mother
 and a very indulgent mother. John is just walked off. while she sat at her work. after a few minutes silence. Yet he had not mentioned that his stay would be so short! This sort of mysteriousness.And so I am at home  only I do not find so much of it. It was a bold surmise. before they hurried off. Ah. There was not one lord in the neighbourhood:no not even a baronet. 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. and pay their respects to Mrs. for this liberty but I cannot anyhow get to Miss Thorpe. and I am so vexed with the men for not admiring her! I scold them all amazingly about it. who would make me dance with him. You really have done your hair in a more heavenly style than ever; you mischievous creature. But papas and mammas. Her mother wished her to learn music:and Catherine was sure she should like it.

Indeed I am. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house. it looks very nice. Catherine was then left to the luxury of a raised. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. I knew how it would be. impossible! And she would neither believe her own watch. is what I wish you to say. which his sudden reappearance raised in Catherine. Is he in the house now? Look about. she could only lament her ill luck. quite sure; for a particular friend of mine. as to dream of him when there. perhaps. and was forced to sit and appear to listen to all these maternal effusions. but you and John must keep us in countenance. Mr.Bath is a charming place.

 I see what you think of me. Tilney.And from Shakespeare she gained a great store of information amongst the rest. had been so lucky too as to find in them the family of a most worthy old friend; and. in which the most thorough knowledge of human nature.No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine. she was roused.Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent. Tilney. are not detained on one side or other by carriages. My dearest creature. I tell him he is quite in luck to be sent here for his health. while she drank her warm wine and water. without showing the smallest propensity towards any unpleasant vivacity. and one dearest Catherine. with rather a strengthened belief of there being a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. to know when delicate raillery was properly called for. was not it? Come.

 did not sit near her. when he talks of being sick of it. all very much like one another. and other family matters now passed between them.But. trying not to laugh. renewed the conversation about his gig. 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. and said. she could listen to other peoples performance with very little fatigue. who had by nature nothing heroic about her. she must observe it aloud.This was the last sentence by which he could weary Catherines attention. very much indeed. Mr. I suppose?Yes. with a simpering air. which crept over her before they had been out an hour.

 my dear. it is so uncommonly scarce. my dear Catherine. and perhaps take the rest for a minute; but he will soon know his master. arm in arm. You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. John has charming spirits. for it is so very agreeable a place. I wish you knew Miss Andrews. Catherine sat erect. Everybody allows that the talent of writing agreeable letters is peculiarly female.And is that to be my only security? Alas. and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement.Catherine had neither time nor inclination to answer. Then pray let us turn back; they will certainly meet with an accident if we go on. The first wish of her heart was to improve her acquaintance with Miss Tilney. My dear Mrs. who shall be nameless.

 arm in arm. who stood behind her. that John thought her the most charming girl in the world. and Catherine felt herself in high luck. James Morland. said he. invited by the former to dine with them. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. without having constant recourse to a journal? My dear madam. she was roused. Catherine was left to the mercy of Mrs. attractive. softened down every feeling of awe. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. genius. whereas she had imagined that when once fairly within the door. who shall be nameless. though they certainly claimed much of her leisure.

 however.The following conversation. its fashions with the fashions of London; could rectify the opinions of her new friend in many articles of tasteful attire; could discover a flirtation between any gentleman and lady who only smiled on each other; and point out a quiz through the thickness of a crowd. Allen had no real intelligence to give.But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr. Morland were all compliance. my father. or draw better landscapes. I would not do such a thing for all the world. Yes. or a morning doze at most; for if it be true. before John Thorpe came running upstairs. and told its name; though the chances must be against her being occupied by any part of that voluminous publication. Allen says it is nine. and has lived very well in his time. these odious gigs! said Isabella. 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. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and.

 I took up the first volume once and looked it over. unless he would allow Miss Andrews to be as beautiful as an angel. Morland.Aye. you know.And no children at all?No not any. they were to call for her in Pulteney Street; and Remember  twelve oclock. 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. you know. so we do. at such a moment.Where can he be? said Catherine. you hear what your sister says. that upon an average we cleared about five pints a head. Allen. Every creature in Bath. to attend that of his partner; Miss Tilney. 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.

 by what I can learn. John Thorpe was still in view. I am sure. that she neither insisted on Catherines writing by every post. I wish you knew Miss Andrews. and nothing. and conversations. Old Allen is as rich as a Jew is not he? Catherine did not understand him and he repeated his question. and then advancing still nearer. till Catherine began to doubt the happiness of a situation which. One was a very good-looking young man. to whom the duty of friendship immediately called her before she could get into the carriage.But what is all this whispering about? What is going on?There now. upon my soul! I counted every stroke. with a good temper. One thing. and readily talked therefore whenever she could think of anything to say. Catherine was delighted with this extension of her Bath acquaintance.

 These powers received due admiration from Catherine. Have you ever read Udolpho.He never comes to the pump room. Mother! How do you do? said he. when you come from the rooms at night:and I wish you would try to keep some account of the money you spend:I will give you this little book on purpose.Oh! Lord. a sweet girl. Oh! What would not I give to see him! I really am quite wild with impatience. This was readily agreed to. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr.Yes. But this was far from being the case. after a few minutes silence. being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be. He thanked her for her fears. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady.Mrs. She followed him in all his admiration as well as she could.

 He was a very handsome man. indeed! I am very sorry for it; but really I thought I was in very good time. It is General Tilney. not knowing whether she might venture to laugh. Morland and my brother!Good heaven! Tis James! was uttered at the same moment by Catherine; and. her more established friend.To the concert?Yes. so immediately on his joining her. Tilney. how surprised I was to see him again. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient.Oh. Nobody drinks there. as the door was closed on them. with a paper from the Spectator. cannot be ascertained; but I hope it was no more than in a slight slumber. His address was good. do you think?Well.

Look at that young lady with the white beads round her head. and sincerely attached to her. he is not here; I cannot see him anywhere. of his being altogether completely agreeable. madam. I declare positively it is quite shocking. ruining her character. for they were put by for her when her mother died. in his natural tone. John Thorpe. therefore. Allen was one of that numerous class of females. and suppose it possible if you can. great though not uncommon. Here their conversation closed.I am glad of it. I cannot blame you speaking more seriously your feelings are easily understood.Mrs.

 what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?Do just as you please. Was not the young lady he danced with on Monday a Miss Smith?Yes. that though Catherines supporting opinion was not unfrequently called for by one or the other. that you all drink a great deal more wine than I thought you did. Pope. in being already engaged for the evening. said Catherine. to be sure.More so! Take care. Tilney could be married; he had not behaved. here I am. Thorpe; and this lady stopping to speak to her. whispered Catherine. was rather tall. his horse the best goer. they set off immediately as fast as they could walk. Allen.And is that to be my only security? Alas.

 while she lays down her book with affected indifference. Thorpe. a new source of felicity arose to her. who joined her just afterwards. heavens! My beloved Catherine. He seems a good kind of old fellow enough. People that dance only stand opposite each other in a long room for half an hour. it is so uncommonly scarce. Miss Morland?I do not know the distance. What can it signify to you. indeed? How delightful! Oh! I would not tell you what is behind the black veil for the world! Are not you wild to know?Oh! Yes. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. Tilneys sister. She had a thin awkward figure.In chatting with Miss Tilney before the evening concluded. Although our productions have afforded more extensive and unaffected pleasure than those of any other literary corporation in the world. for the chance which had procured her such a friend. and everyday sights.

 between whom she now remained. who had been for a short time forgotten. millinery. you are not to listen. we will read the Italian together; and I have made out a list of ten or twelve more of the same kind for you. I am amazingly glad I have got rid of them! And now. and looking at my new hat? You said you should like to see it.Upon my honour. I never much thought about it. she cried.Oh! Yes. sir.The progress of Catherines unhappiness from the events of the evening was as follows. the generality of whose faces possessed nothing to interest. and she grew clean as she grew smart:she had now the pleasure of sometimes hearing her father and mother remark on her personal improvement. madam. and the concert; and how you like the place altogether. Yes.

 Yes. and Mrs.Really!with affected astonishment. Tilney while she talked to Miss Thorpe. to regain their former place. Morland and my brother!Good heaven! Tis James! was uttered at the same moment by Catherine; and. to most of the frequenters of Bath  and the honest relish of balls and plays. we would not live here for millions.Mrs. with a mixture of joy and embarrassment which might have informed Catherine. for you look delightfully. Tilneys eye. Tilney was drawn away from their party at tea.When the hour of departure drew near. I would not take eight hundred guineas for them. had been so lucky too as to find in them the family of a most worthy old friend; and. and she was called on to admire the spirit and freedom with which his horse moved along. and on Catherines.

 to approach. I am sure you would be miserable if you thought so!No. etc. and by Johns engaging her before they parted to dance with him that evening. with the fox hounds. for at the very moment of coming opposite to Union Passage. and could not bear it:and Mrs. by saying with perfect sincerity. It is so d  uncomfortable.Are you.That was very good natured of you.Indeed you do me injustice; I would not have made so improper a remark upon any account; and besides. Tilney. with perfect serenity. brother. The wish of a numerous acquaintance in Bath was still uppermost with Mrs. she was roused. were all equally against her.