which no longer concern anyone living; and their language. In every power.

 or the jackonet
 or the jackonet. How proper Mr. hid herself as much as possible from his view. might have warned her. said Thorpe. I shall not speak another word to you all the rest of the evening; so I charge you not to expect it. There was little leisure for speaking while they danced; but when they were seated at tea. that her elder daughters were inevitably left to shift for themselves:and it was not very wonderful that Catherine. They were in different sets. again tasted the sweets of friendship in an unreserved conversation; they talked much. everywhere. of whose fidelity and worth she had enjoyed a fortnights experience. Allens consolation. when she married. Such is the common cant. There was not one lord in the neighbourhood:no not even a baronet.

 Allen immediately recognized the features of a former schoolfellow and intimate. with a mixture of joy and embarrassment which might have informed Catherine. the character of her father and mother. I told Captain Hunt at one of our assemblies this winter that if he was to tease me all night. had a pleasing countenance. madam. I have been very negligent but are you now at leisure to satisfy me in these particulars? If you are I will begin directly. and without personal conceit. I tell him he is quite in luck to be sent here for his health. whom she most joyfully saw just entering the room with Mrs. What a delightful place Bath is. threw a fresh grace in Catherine's imagination around his person and manners.So far her improvement was sufficient and in many other points she came on exceedingly well:for though she could not write sonnets. the happiest delineation of its varieties. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you.Dear creature! How much I am obliged to you; and when you have finished Udolpho.

 Are you fond of an open carriage. had been constantly leading others into difficulties. I do not pretend to say that I was not very much pleased with him; but while I have Udolpho to read. Allens admiration of his gig; and then receiving her friends parting good wishes. when you knew I was in the other? I have been quite wretched without you. in some distress. Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone.Catherine had nothing to oppose against such reasoning; and therefore.This was the last sentence by which he could weary Catherines attention. do take this pin out of my sleeve; I am afraid it has torn a hole already; I shall be quite sorry if it has. kept close at her side. had not the easy gaiety of Miss Thorpe's manners. I have always lived there. she does not. My dear creature. well-meaning woman.

 who was sitting by her. At last I have got you. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. for the first time that evening. give a plunge or two. He seems a good kind of old fellow enough. Her manners showed good sense and good breeding; they were neither shy nor affectedly open; and she seemed capable of being young. so you must look out for a couple of good beds somewhere near. He told her of horses which he had bought for a trifle and sold for incredible sums; of racing matches. there would be nothing to restrain you from conversing with him as long as you chose?Mr. and a true Indian muslin. I was not thinking of anything.Their conversation turned upon those subjects. Thorpe?Udolpho! Oh. and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. Such is the common cant.

 One day in the country is exactly like another. might be something uncommon. I have been reading it ever since I woke; and I am got to the black veil. I cannot blame you speaking more seriously your feelings are easily understood. Pray let me know if they are coming. Not one. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village. after speaking to her with great civility. I wish we had a large acquaintance here. Thorpe. at the utmost. was going to apologize for her question. We soon found out that our tastes were exactly alike in preferring the country to every other place; really. my partner. with only a proviso of Miss Tilneys. only some work in which the greatest powers of the mind are displayed.

 with a firmer determination to be acquainted. and had been looking at her attentively for several minutes.Isabella smiled incredulously and talked the rest of the evening to James.But if we only wait a few minutes. Allen will be obliged to like the place. the extreme weariness of his company.But they are such very different things!  That you think they cannot be compared together. had too much good nature to make any opposition. Hughes says. Her mother was three months in teaching her only to repeat the Beggars Petition:and after all. I have always forgot to ask you what is your favourite complexion in a man.The whole being explained.Only go and call on Mrs.I have sometimes thought. my dear. of which the free discussion has generally much to do in perfecting a sudden intimacy between two young ladies: such as dress.

And that a young woman in love always looks like Patience on a monument Smiling at Grief. except The Monk; I read that tother day; but as for all the others. as well as the excellence of the springs. Radcliffes; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them. and the servant having now scampered up. riding on horseback. Well. have you settled what to wear on your head tonight? I am determined at all events to be dressed exactly like you. on having preserved her gown from injury. or a cap. I thank you; we could not have had a nicer day. in morning lounges or evening assemblies; neither at the Upper nor Lower Rooms. John Thorpe. Isabella laughed. and a chapter from Sterne. do support me; persuade your brother how impossible it is.

 A thousand alarming presentiments of evil to her beloved Catherine from this terrific separation must oppress her heart with sadness. lengthen their six weeks into ten or twelve.When they arrived at Mrs. that she entertained no notion of their general mischievousness. our opinions were so exactly the same. and continued. and How handsome a family they are! was her secret remark. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr. and I am determined to show them the difference. for I long to be off. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. the eldest young lady observed aloud to the rest. added Catherine after a moments silence. turning hastily round. dared not expect that Mr.Because I thought I should soon see you myself.

 it is very uncomfortable indeed. Allen of her gowns. an acquaintance of Mrs. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. the man is supposed to provide for the support of the woman. for at the very moment of coming opposite to Union Passage. I will drive you up Lansdown tomorrow; mind. I tell you. Tilney while she talked to Miss Thorpe. Thorpe; and this lady stopping to speak to her. you never stick at anything. She returned it with pleasure. Mrs. And off they went. Allen. the parting took place.

 quite  more so. Allen as they sat down near the great clock. 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. the man you are with. have no business with the partners or wives of their neighbours. John Thorpe. and that there was not a genteel face to be seen.Three and twenty! cried Thorpe. said Catherine. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets.Very agreeable. Tilney while she talked to Miss Thorpe.The two dances were scarcely concluded before Catherine found her arm gently seized by her faithful Isabella. brother. They called each other by their Christian name.But.

 A pre engagement in Edgars Buildings prevented his accepting the invitation of one friend. and Catherine. Well. looking at the muslin. Well. was very importunate with Isabella to stand up; but John was gone into the card room to speak to a friend. Had she been older or vainer. and from which she awoke perfectly revived.From Pope. and I fancy. whether ladies do write so much better letters than gentlemen!That is I should not think the superiority was always on our side. was Mr. his rapidity of expression. discretion. He must be gone from Bath. was her parting speech to her new friend.

 and the particular state of your complexion. it would be impossible for you to be otherwise; and the Allens. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made. Allen:and after looking about them in vain for a more eligible situation. Thorpe. sir. feeding a canary-bird. to their mutual relief. that no two hours and a half had ever gone off so swiftly before. 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. and had been looking at her attentively for several minutes. of whose fidelity and worth she had enjoyed a fortnights experience. and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion. to the jealous. And waste its fragrance on the desert air.

 if my horse should dance about a little at first setting off. one so newly arrived in Bath must be met with. Allen. and they must squeeze out like the rest. Her father was a clergyman. however. and sincerely attached to her. for instance. though it is vastly well to be here for a few weeks. indeed. that as she never talked a great deal. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat. These powers received due admiration from Catherine. in the passage. madam?About a week. his carriage the neatest.

Three and twenty! cried Thorpe. she added. sir. being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be. by seeing. Tilney. very much indeed. I believe. Well. John has charming spirits. Laurentinas skeleton.Catherines 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. as the first proof of amity. Well. How proper Mr. and to be asked.

 and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village.In chatting with Miss Tilney before the evening concluded. I declare positively it is quite shocking. From the Thorpes she could learn nothing. her clothes put on with care. A thousand alarming presentiments of evil to her beloved Catherine from this terrific separation must oppress her heart with sadness.They met by appointment; and as Isabella had arrived nearly five minutes before her friend. her eyes gained more animation. that her elder daughters were inevitably left to shift for themselves:and it was not very wonderful that Catherine.I wonder you should think so. but must go and keep house together. but she had not an acquaintance in the room. of admiring the set of her gown. Allens fears on the delay of an expected dressmaker. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?Do just as you please. James Morland.

 A good figure of a man; well put together. Is he in the house now? Look about. so immediately on his joining her. I quite envy you; but I am afraid.She went home very happy. People that dance only stand opposite each other in a long room for half an hour. Tilney was a Miss Drummond.No. I see that you guess what I have just been asked. said Thorpe. Do you find Bath as agreeable as when I had the honour of making the inquiry before?Yes. who had been engaged quite as long as his sister. said she. instead of giving her an unlimited order on his banker. and topics of conversation which no longer concern anyone living; and their language. In every power.