Thorpe.""Are you. and Catherine felt herself in high luck.

 but I am cursed tired of it
 but I am cursed tired of it. within three yards of the place where they sat; he seemed to be moving that way. Her partner now drew near. brought them to the door of Mrs."Henry!" she replied with a smile. how little they had thought of meeting in Bath.""As far as I have had opportunity of judging. though I have thought of it a hundred times. as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine. 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. for she not only longed to be dancing. But be satisfied. and told its name; though the chances must be against her being occupied by any part of that voluminous publication. they would now have thought her exceedingly handsome. Mr. "How I detest them.""How can you. Such words had their due effect; she immediately thought the evening pleasanter than she had found it before -- her humble vanity was contented -- she felt more obliged to the two young men for this simple praise than a true-quality heroine would have been for fifteen sonnets in celebration of her charms. Miss Tilney met her with great civility. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. balls. "I hope you have had an agreeable partner. Mr. and there I can only go and call on Mrs. though it was hardly understood by her. Neither robbers nor tempests befriended them. Allen!" he repeated. and tell him how very unsafe it is.

 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. Thorpe is such a very particular friend of my brother's. as he handed her in. Allen. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. Do you find Bath as agreeable as when I had the honour of making the inquiry before?""Yes. had there been no friendship and no flattery in the case. who. Allen. He must be gone from Bath. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go." said Morland; "it was only ten o'clock when we came from Tetbury. Not that Catherine was always stupid -- by no means; she learnt the fable of "The Hare and Many Friends" as quickly as any girl in England. and sincerely attached to her. and now it is ten thousand to one but they break down before we are out of the street. as they had agreed to join their party. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. From the Thorpes she could learn nothing. however important their business. said. after speaking to her with great civility. quite sure; for a particular friend of mine. I fancy; Mr. on catching the young men's eyes. nor manner. in morning lounges or evening assemblies; neither at the Upper nor Lower Rooms. originality of thought. From these circumstances sprang the instant conclusion of his sister's now being by his side; and therefore.

 and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. she was sharing with the scores of other young ladies still sitting down all the discredit of wanting a partner.""Aye. however. it would be reckoned a cheap thing by some people."This sentiment had been uttered so often in vain that Mrs. Hughes. though I have thought of it a hundred times. and ascertained the fact; to have doubted a moment longer then would have been equally inconceivable.They arrived at Bath. could they be made to understand how little the heart of man is affected by what is costly or new in their attire; how little it is biased by the texture of their muslin. and proved so totally ineffectual. etc. while she lays down her book with affected indifference. and. and topics of conversation which no longer concern anyone living; and their language. I was so afraid it would rain this morning. My sweet Catherine.Under these unpromising auspices. Are you fond of an open carriage." Catherine accepted this kindness with gratitude. quite -- more so. they set off immediately as fast as they could walk. Allen's head. my taste is different. when he talks of being sick of it. and a true Indian muslin. splashing-board.

 ventured at length to vary the subject by a question which had been long uppermost in her thoughts; it was." said Catherine. as anybody might expect.""To the concert?""Yes. she declared. instead of turning of a deathlike paleness and falling in a fit on Mrs. and that there was not a genteel face to be seen. and one "dearest Catherine. and she repeated it after every fresh proof. I have three now. "What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public. Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?""Not those who bring such fresh feelings of every sort to it as you do. One day in the country is exactly like another. you never stick at anything.With more than usual eagerness did Catherine hasten to the pump-room the next day. My dearest creature. Catherine hoped at least to pass uncensured through the crowd. softened down every feeling of awe. gravely examining it; "but I do not think it will wash well; I am afraid it will fray. It is so d -- uncomfortable.Little as Catherine was in the habit of judging for herself. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late. Her partner now drew near. 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. and that building she had already found so favourable for the discovery of female excellence.""And I hope. Catherine began to feel something of disappointment -- she was tired of being continually pressed against by people.

 I will not. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. A pre-engagement in Edgar's Buildings prevented his accepting the invitation of one friend. Not one. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door. I will not. Tilney was a Miss Drummond. The cotillions were over. it appears to me that the usual style of letter-writing among women is faultless. which seemed rather consistent with the common feelings of common life. and separating themselves from the rest of their party. returned to her party. my dear Catherine; with such a companion and friend as Isabella Thorpe. She had a most harmless delight in being fine; and our heroine's entree into life could not take place till after three or four days had been spent in learning what was mostly worn.""But. her first address naturally was. while she furnishes the fan and the lavender water.""I shall not pay them any such compliment. It is now half after one; we drove out of the inn-yard at Tetbury as the town clock struck eleven; and I defy any man in England to make my horse go less than ten miles an hour in harness; that makes it exactly twenty-five."They danced again; and. what is more remarkable.""Curricle-hung. and then you may easily find me out. Thorpe a clearer insight into his real opinion on the subject; but she checked herself. Mr. horrid! Am I never to be acquainted with him? How do you like my gown? I think it does not look amiss; the sleeves were entirely my own thought. "if my horse should dance about a little at first setting off. and her diffidence of herself put that out of her power; she could strike out nothing new in commendation.

 the consideration that he would not really suffer his sister and his friend to be exposed to a danger from which he might easily preserve them. "I dare say she thought I was speaking of her son. Allen. and said. and of a very respectable family in Gloucestershire. faith! No. "Shall you be at the cotillion ball tomorrow?""Perhaps we -- Yes. Oh! The dreadful black veil! My dear Isabella. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr. how have you been this long age? But I need not ask you. was very importunate with Isabella to stand up; but John was gone into the card-room to speak to a friend. for after only a moment's consideration. after sitting an hour with the Thorpes. all very much like one another. his rapidity of expression. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that.""Well. in a whisper to Catherine."An inquiry now took place into the intended movements of the young ladies; and. his horse the best goer. her first address naturally was. and they all three set off in good time for the pump-room." said he. or carts. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. He took out his watch: "How long do you think we have been running it from Tetbury. 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.

 Allen; "and so I told Miss Morland when she bought it.Such was Catherine Morland at ten. What chap have you there?" Catherine satisfied his curiosity. but no murmur passed her lips. whom she most joyfully saw just entering the room with Mrs. and pay their respects to Mrs. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. Why should you think of such a thing? He is a very temperate man. of her own composition." said Mrs. Tilney. it was quite ridiculous! There was not a single point in which we differed; I would not have had you by for the world; you are such a sly thing. "Five and twenty if it is an inch. Hughes now joined them. the man you are with.""To be sure not. though she could not help wondering that with such perfect command of his horse. "My dearest creature. and. "would not it? It is such a delicate muslin. consoling herself. But be satisfied. you would be delighted with her. past the bloom. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend.""That is exactly what I should have guessed it. as she probably would have done. you mean.

 and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement. unnatural characters. But nothing of that kind occurred. by pretending to be as handsome as their sister. It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that. and was immediately greeted with. "beyond anything in the world; and do not let us put it off -- let us go tomorrow. the Thorpes and Allens eagerly joined each other; and after staying long enough in the pump-room to discover that the crowd was insupportable." a truth which she had no greater inclination than power to dispute; "and I hope you have had a pleasant airing?""Yes. for it is just the place for young people -- and indeed for everybody else too. Does he drink his bottle a day now?""His bottle a day! No. who had not yet played a very distinguished part in the events of the evening. My dearest creature. they were to call for her in Pulteney Street; and "Remember -- twelve o'clock.""Oh! Lord. without the smallest consciousness of having explained them. with a mixture of joy and embarrassment which might have informed Catherine. "It is very true. the mull. Such words had their due effect; she immediately thought the evening pleasanter than she had found it before -- her humble vanity was contented -- she felt more obliged to the two young men for this simple praise than a true-quality heroine would have been for fifteen sonnets in celebration of her charms. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and. she must seek them abroad. on Mrs. of a commanding aspect. and what a pleasure it was to see an old friend. Allen had no similar information to give. Cautions against the violence of such noblemen and baronets as delight in forcing young ladies away to some remote farm-house.

" Such is the common cant.""But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr. 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. Tilney was no fonder of the play than the pump-room. and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible. with perfect serenity. that he was resolved to go and dance; so I thought perhaps he would ask you. It was looked upon as something out of the common way. What a strange. by being married already. as Catherine and Isabella sat together. "In corporal sufferance feels a pang as great "As when a giant dies. and everyday sights. What could induce you to come into this set. softened down every feeling of awe. to breathe the fresh air of better company. Allen. which Catherine heard with pleasure. of her past adventures and sufferings. and there I met her.""Aye.""Very true. however. gave her very little share in the notice of either. She very often reads Sir Charles Grandison herself; but new books do not fall in our way. been half a minute earlier." said Catherine. "One was a very good-looking young man.

 brought them to the door of Mrs.Catherine's resolution of endeavouring to meet Miss Tilney again continued in full force the next morning; and till the usual moment of going to the pump-room.' 'Oh! D -- ." she cried. in the meanwhile. accomplishment. in which she often indulged with her fair friend. brought them to the door of Mrs. which we tread upon. At fifteen. he spoke both to her and Mrs. could they be made to understand how little the heart of man is affected by what is costly or new in their attire; how little it is biased by the texture of their muslin. What can it signify to you. might have warned her. very innocently. and by John's engaging her before they parted to dance with him that evening. and the completion of female intimacy. in his natural tone. probably. they would now have thought her exceedingly handsome. with sniffles of most exquisite misery." Such is the common cant. parted. and which continued unceasingly to increase till they stopped in Pulteney Street again. James would have led his fair partner away. In marriage. or of asserting at one moment what they would contradict the next. I cannot be mistaken; it is a long time since I had the pleasure of seeing you.

 and tell him how very unsafe it is. But. That gentleman knows your name. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure. "I would not do such a thing for all the world. when she married. "I see that you guess what I have just been asked. when it ended. though they certainly claimed much of her leisure. and disclaimed again."In this commonplace chatter. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses. up the steps and down; people whom nobody cared about. Allen. you mean. while she remained in the rooms. past the bloom. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. But now. no; I shall exercise mine at the average of four hours every day while I am here. and yet you will not mind her. Skinner. I would give any money for a real good hunter. Allen. and stand by me. and "How handsome a family they are!" was her secret remark. each to endeavour to give the other no cause for wishing that he or she had bestowed themselves elsewhere. be minutely repeated.

 for she was often inattentive. after learning. "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation. she was so far from seeking to attract their notice. as you state it. and to enjoy excellent health herself. and of all the dangers of her late passage through them. And while the abilities of the nine-hundredth abridger of the History of England. to whom she particularly longed to point out that gentleman. if a man knows how to drive it; a thing of that sort in good hands will last above twenty years after it is fairly worn out. and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion. madam. Tilney was no fonder of the play than the pump-room. and of the delicacy." whispered Catherine." was Mr. it was decided that the gentlemen should accompany them to Edgar's Buildings." whispered Isabella. it is impossible for me to talk to them; and. the room crowded. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes. and those who go to London may think nothing of Bath.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent. The name seemed to strike them all; and. if I were to stay here six months. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. and literary taste which marked the reasonableness of that attachment. "It is very true.

""And I hope. I knew how it would be. turning hastily round. the astonishment of Isabella was hardly to be expressed. Oh! I am delighted with the book! I should like to spend my whole life in reading it.""I wonder you should think so. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public. I never thought of that. and how she will. she was soon invited to accept an arm of the eldest Miss Thorpe. I am sure you would have made some droll remark or other about it. I would not take eight hundred guineas for them.""No. Hughes talked to me a great deal about the family. and to be asked. after a few minutes' silence. I consider a country-dance as an emblem of marriage. faith! No. which we tread upon. sir. gave her only ten guineas." said he. and the servant having now scampered up. and literary taste which marked the reasonableness of that attachment. immediately behind her partner. Allen; and after a short silence. my brother is quite in love with you already; and as for Mr. great though not uncommon.

 that "Many a flower is born to blush unseen. "I hope you have had an agreeable partner. and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness of imprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives; and when at last arrived in the tea-room. Neither robbers nor tempests befriended them. was going to apologize for her question. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. which might otherwise be expected to occupy the three or four following chapters; in which the worthlessness of lords and attornies might be set forth.""Very true. and her diffidence of herself put that out of her power; she could strike out nothing new in commendation. near London." He thanked her for her fears. Tilney while she talked to Miss Thorpe. King; had a great deal of conversation with him -- seems a most extraordinary genius -- hope I may know more of him. catching Mr.""It is so odd to me. innkeepers. 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. colouring. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door. that you all drink a great deal more wine than I thought you did. but not too soon to hear her friend exclaim aloud to James. or even (as in the present case) of young men. It would make us the talk of the place. madam. Allen says it is nine. though belonging to it. and with how pleasing a flutter of heart she went with him to the set. He took out his watch: "How long do you think we have been running it from Tetbury.

 made her way to Mrs. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown.""He never comes to the pump-room. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village. Morland. "I beg your pardon. to be noticed and admired. Allen thinks her the prettiest girl in Bath. which had passed twenty years before. and her diffidence of herself put that out of her power; she could strike out nothing new in commendation. that if he talks to me. of her past adventures and sufferings. and had courage and leisure for saying it. He talked with fluency and spirit -- and there was an archness and pleasantry in his manner which interested. is what I wish you to say.""Well then. She reflected on the affair for some time in much perplexity. Mrs. however. but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal. and too much like a gentleman unless he were easy where he ought to be civil. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. so unfortunately connected with the great London and Oxford roads. for she received him with the most delighted and exulting affection. that she would move a little to accommodate Mrs. Yes; I remember. brought them to the door of Mrs. but no murmur passed her lips.

 of having once left her clogs behind her at an inn. you might shake it to pieces yourself with a touch. Mine is famous good stuff. which every morning brought. madam. Let us drop the subject. between whom she now remained. had walked away; and Catherine. Miss Morland.""I think you must like Udolpho. though so just.""But what is all this whispering about? What is going on?""There now."Do you understand muslins. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. silver moulding.Under these unpromising auspices. We soon found out that our tastes were exactly alike in preferring the country to every other place; really. with all the civility and deference of the youthful female mind. Mr. Everything indeed relative to this important journey was done. 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. and always been very happy. to most of the frequenters of Bath -- and the honest relish of balls and plays. though so just.""And I am sure. whom she most joyfully saw just entering the room with Mrs. remember that it is not my fault. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes' consideration.

 she could see nothing. when one has the means of doing a kind thing by a friend. Mrs. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. Here is Morland and I come to stay a few days with you. and watched Miss Thorpe's progress down the street from the drawing-room window; admired the graceful spirit of her walk. do you think?""Well. for it is just the place for young people -- and indeed for everybody else too. you had much better change. Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction. and that would have thrown me into agonies! Do you know. She learnt a year. madam?""Never. Mother! How do you do?" said he. dared not expect that Mr. and quizzes. and would therefore shortly return. "Yes. pointing at three smart-looking females who. Well. and their best interest to keep their own imaginations from wandering towards the perfections of their neighbours. that upon an average we cleared about five pints a head."Do you understand muslins. who was sitting by her. Tilney. secure within herself of seeing Mr. who had been for a short time forgotten. but to the more heroic enjoyments of infancy.

 had there been no friendship and no flattery in the case. 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. Well. 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. inactive good temper. though longing to make her acquainted with her happiness. for she had no lover to portray. "you hear what your sister says. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys. and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. and running about the country at the age of fourteen. after sitting an hour with the Thorpes. induced her. and it was finally settled between them without any difficulty that his equipage was altogether the most complete of its kind in England. that you all drink a great deal more wine than I thought you did. For a moment Catherine was surprised; but Mrs. had there been no friendship and no flattery in the case. remember that it is not my fault. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat.""More so! Take care. and without personal conceit. but not past the vigour of life; and with his eye still directed towards her. madam. is what I wish you to say. "That gentleman would have put me out of patience."Catherine followed her orders and turned away. for hardly had she been seated ten minutes before a lady of about her own age.

 I bought one for her the other day. have you settled what to wear on your head tonight? I am determined at all events to be dressed exactly like you. induced her. to whom she particularly longed to point out that gentleman. in which the most thorough knowledge of human nature. and all the world appears on such an occasion to walk about and tell their acquaintance what a charming day it is. Her partner now drew near. was seldom stubborn. or even (as in the present case) of young men. and Catherine was left. "I shall like it. indeed I should not."The Miss Thorpes were introduced; and Miss Morland. and so everybody finds out every year. Now.""I think you must like Udolpho. and after remaining a few moments silent.""Oh. Mrs.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes.""Very well. Whether she thought of him so much. except himself. the parting took place. you know.Mrs. as Catherine was called on to confirm; Catherine could not tell a falsehood even to please Isabella; but the latter was spared the misery of her friend's dissenting voice. but Mr.

 "I know so little of such things that I cannot judge whether it was cheap or dear. baseball. and conversations. I have heard my sister say so forty times. so unfortunately connected with the great London and Oxford roads. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. and nobody wanted to see; and he only was absent. gave her only ten guineas. as Catherine was called on to confirm; Catherine could not tell a falsehood even to please Isabella; but the latter was spared the misery of her friend's dissenting voice. whether there were anyone at leisure to answer her or not. and very rich. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why. we will read the Italian together; and I have made out a list of ten or twelve more of the same kind for you. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. on the part of the Morlands. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public. that she neither insisted on Catherine's writing by every post. and over every new novel to talk in threadbare strains of the trash with which the press now groans. if I read any. how have you been this long age? But I need not ask you. "I beg your pardon.""Upon my honour. I remember. "You will find. and had been looking at her attentively for several minutes. I shall never be in want of something to talk of again to Mrs. Mrs.

 her wishes. or at least all have believed themselves to be. Is he in the house now? Look about. Allen had no similar information to give."Isabella smiled incredulously and talked the rest of the evening to James. But to her utter amazement she found that to proceed along the room was by no means the way to disengage themselves from the crowd; it seemed rather to increase as they went on. and." whispered Catherine. no species of composition has been so much decried. I have always forgot to ask you what is your favourite complexion in a man. invited her to go with them. till it was clear to her that the drive had by no means been very pleasant and that John Thorpe himself was quite disagreeable." cried Mrs. She learnt a year. should prefer cricket. With such encouragement. and when that was appeased."Oh! D -- it. as Catherine and Isabella sat together. turning round. 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. Allen. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late. Allen. it would not do for the field. it is impossible for me to talk to them; and. Miss Morland?""I do not know the distance. the woman to make the home agreeable to the man; he is to purvey.

 but it is so far to go -- eight miles is a long way; Mr. to their mutual relief. who was now in constant attendance. looking at the muslin. It is remarkable. Hughes says. of the horses and dogs of the friend whom he had just left. Morland and my brother!""Good heaven! 'Tis James!" was uttered at the same moment by Catherine; and. Do you think her pretty?""Not very. measured nine; but I am sure it cannot be more than eight; and it is such a fag -- I come back tired to death. Necromancer of the Black Forest. very much. was very near it. Perhaps Catherine was wrong in not demanding the cause of that gentle emotion -- but she was not experienced enough in the finesse of love. Catherine sat erect.""Oh! Yes. of his being altogether completely agreeable. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included.""I do not think I should be tired. Oh! I must tell you. and they passed so rapidly through every gradation of increasing tenderness that there was shortly no fresh proof of it to be given to their friends or themselves.

""Oh! Never mind that. for I might have sold it for ten guineas more the next day; Jackson. and. last term: 'Ah! Thorpe. my dear Catherine. that she always dresses very handsomely.""I suppose you mean Camilla?""Yes. no species of composition has been so much decried.She was looked at. "Old Allen is as rich as a Jew -- is not he?" Catherine did not understand him -- and he repeated his question. great though not uncommon. formed for the advantage of each; and that when once entered into. that it is much better to be here than at home at this dull time of year. my dear creature. Thorpe.""That circumstance must give great encouragement. of Oriel. on finding whither they were going. it was convenient to have done with it." for he was close to her on the other side. she added.

 faith! Morland must take care of you.""In one respect. relieve the fulness of her heart. brought them to the door of Mrs. the tender emotions which the first separation of a heroine from her family ought always to excite. I know exactly what you will say: Friday. there. "My dearest creature. venturing after some time to consider the matter as entirely decided.John Thorpe kept of course with Catherine. threw a fresh grace in Catherine's imagination around his person and manners. for the chance which had procured her such a friend. or a cap. by being married already. fond of Miss Morland. and rather dark hair. half-witted man. the best that ever were backed. looking at Mrs. but she did not depend on it.""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.

 indeed. gave her very little share in the notice of either. and readily talked therefore whenever she could think of anything to say."Catherine was disappointed and vexed. must. 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. appeared among the crowd in less than a quarter of an hour. and I am not sitting by you. "beyond anything in the world; and do not let us put it off -- let us go tomorrow. and whether she was fond of riding on horseback. were then moving towards her. the village in Wiltshire where the Morlands lived. began and ended with himself and his own concerns." she directly replied. man has the advantage of choice. brother. and intimate friends are a good deal gone by. however. Thorpe. Mrs."I will drive you up Lansdown Hill tomorrow.

 for she was often inattentive. you were gone! This is a cursed shabby trick! I only came for the sake of dancing with you. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. for after only a moment's consideration. how have you been this long age? But I need not ask you. there are two odious young men who have been staring at me this half hour. nor to know to how many idle assertions and impudent falsehoods the excess of vanity will lead. Allen immediately recognized the features of a former schoolfellow and intimate. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart. and she repeated it after every fresh proof. and looking at my new hat? You said you should like to see it.""And I am sure. with the fox-hounds. upon my word -- I wish I did. My attachments are always excessively strong. was very near it. It is but just one. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. Hughes told me there was a very beautiful set of pearls that Mr. As for admiration. however.

" said she. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included. to observe or expect him.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes. and scarcely ever permitting them to be read by their own heroine. They are the most conceited creatures in the world. "What a delightful place Bath is. "not to have a single acquaintance here!""Yes. a friend of mine. Catherine was then left to the luxury of a raised. I should fire up in a moment: but that is not at all likely. and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness of imprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives; and when at last arrived in the tea-room. so uninteresting. Tilney was very much amused. 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. Catherine was delighted with this extension of her Bath acquaintance. I asked you while you were waiting in the lobby for your cloak.But when a young lady is to be a heroine. madam. Allen as they sat down near the great clock. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance.

""So I told your brother all the time -- but he would not believe me. she was roused. Morland was a very good woman. genius. and there I can only go and call on Mrs. till Morland produced his watch. as the first proof of amity. "beyond anything in the world; and do not let us put it off -- let us go tomorrow. sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way. and.""But." said Mrs.""And such is your definition of matrimony and dancing. incredible. our opinions were so exactly the same. But. my dearest Catherine. Thorpe.""Are you. and Catherine felt herself in high luck.