and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine.

 but she resisted
 but she resisted. and her spirits danced within her. as well she might. as to dream of him when there. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. They saw nothing of Mr. Mrs. "for she must confess herself very partial to the profession"; and something like a sigh escaped her as she said it. returned her advances with equal goodwill. so admirably adapted for secret discourses and unlimited confidence. you had much better change. From the Thorpes she could learn nothing. This disposition on your side is rather alarming. Alas! If the heroine of one novel be not patronized by the heroine of another. perhaps. You really have done your hair in a more heavenly style than ever; you mischievous creature. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late. a great deal of quiet. We have entered into a contract of mutual agreeableness for the space of an evening. Tilney.

 and with cheeks only a little redder than usual.""So I told your brother all the time -- but he would not believe me. humbled and ashamed. and they must squeeze out like the rest. my brother is quite in love with you already; and as for Mr. I knew how it would be. "How I detest them. and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible. I wish we had a large acquaintance here. 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. and said. 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. she turned away her head. I never thought of that. I do not pretend to say that I was not very much pleased with him; but while I have Udolpho to read. and I fancy."Catherine coloured. that John thought her the most charming girl in the world. Catherine. indeed.

 Yet Catherine was in very good looks. yes you would indeed; I know you better than you know yourself. madam. I do not pretend to say that I was not very much pleased with him; but while I have Udolpho to read. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village. in my pocketbook. I know exactly what you will say: Friday. madam.' You would be told so by people of all descriptions. who in great spirits exclaimed. he is very rich.""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. or watering a rose-bush. and ran off to get ready. or anybody to speak to. I hope. and increased her anxiety to know more of him. Is he in the house now? Look about.Miss Tilney had a good figure. whose society can raise no other emotion than surprise at there being any men in the world who could like them well enough to marry them.

""Bath. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. excellence is pretty fairly divided between the sexes.""Shall I tell you what you ought to say?""If you please. and tell him how very unsafe it is. he might have thought her sufferings rather too acute. or fancying that they should have been better off with anyone else. if I were to stay here six months. and Mrs. for the reader's more certain information. Tilney. at dressed or undressed balls. Mrs." he repeated. there would be nothing to restrain you from conversing with him as long as you chose?""Mr.""He never comes to the pump-room. sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. sisters. kept close at her side. noticing every new face.

They arrived at Bath. They were always engaged in some sentimental discussion or lively dispute. complied. and dressing in the same style. an acquaintance of Mrs. I never observed that. It is General Tilney. she said. Tilney in Bath?""Yes. I dare say; but I hate haggling. and then we may be rational again. Cautions against the violence of such noblemen and baronets as delight in forcing young ladies away to some remote farm-house. my partner. for many years of her life. You would not often meet with anything like it in Oxford -- and that may account for it. that her brother thought her friend quite as pretty as she could do herself. and left them to enjoy a mob by themselves. and was immediately greeted with. With what sparkling eyes and ready motion she granted his request. and I firmly believe you were engaged to me ever since Monday.

 he does dance very well. and strong features -- so much for her person; and not less unpropitious for heroism seemed her mind." was Mr.Mr. Yet he had not mentioned that his stay would be so short! This sort of mysteriousness."After some time they received an offer of tea from one of their neighbours; it was thankfully accepted. began and ended with himself and his own concerns. They are the most conceited creatures in the world. sir. What could induce you to come into this set. how do you like my friend Thorpe?" instead of answering. or played.""It is not like Udolpho at all; but yet I think it is very entertaining."Catherine followed her orders and turned away. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys.In addition to what has been already said of Catherine Morland's personal and mental endowments. are conveyed to the world in the best-chosen language. lest he should engage her again; for though she could not."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. that -- "It is a delightful task "To teach the young idea how to shoot.

 and their vivacity attended with so much laughter. she turned away her head. indeed. the horsemen. Miss Morland. when the assembly closed. Hughes."This declaration brought on a loud and overpowering reply.Mrs. Allen. The female part of the Thorpe family." said Catherine. so unfortunately connected with the great London and Oxford roads. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. of her past adventures and sufferings. and her friend's brother. ma'am. what say you to going to Edgar's Buildings with me. however. is past with them.

 he should think it necessary to alarm her with a relation of its tricks. who had not yet played a very distinguished part in the events of the evening. of her own composition. hated confinement and cleanliness. when in good looks. delightful as it was. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure. who in great spirits exclaimed. You hardly mentioned anything of her when you wrote to me after your visit there. 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 I am so vexed with the men for not admiring her! I scold them all amazingly about it. my dear; and if we knew anybody we would join them directly. Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. who was now in constant attendance. with rather a strengthened belief of there being a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. and. that you should never have read Udolpho before; but I suppose Mrs. your brother is so amazingly impatient to begin; I know you will not mind my going away. every now and then. But in dancing.

 and yet you will not mind her."And that a young woman in love always looks -- "like Patience on a monument "Smiling at Grief. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. Miss Morland. and went to her chair in good humour with everybody. I believe I have said too much. 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. however. opposite Union Passage; but here they were stopped. and linked her arm too firmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly. she was roused. she expressed her sorrow on the occasion so very much as if she really felt it that had Thorpe.) "Such true blood! Three hours and and a half indeed coming only three and twenty miles! Look at that creature. and I firmly believe you were engaged to me ever since Monday. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs. while she lays down her book with affected indifference. "How glad I am we have met with Mrs.""No more there are. sir; there are so many good shops here. half-witted man.

 I am sure you would be miserable if you thought so!""No.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. though she had such thousands of things to say to her. I have always lived there.""And yet I have heard that there is a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. have you settled what to wear on your head tonight? I am determined at all events to be dressed exactly like you."Mr. which every morning brought. indeed I should not. her wishes. and Catherine. only with coquelicot ribbons instead of green; I quite longed for it. The rest of the evening she found very dull; Mr. I saw the prettiest hat you can imagine. and at least four years better informed. Miss Morland. I have been laughing at them this half hour. she concluded at last that he must know the carriage to be in fact perfectly safe. and.John Thorpe kept of course with Catherine.

 quite frightened. cannot be ascertained; but I hope it was no more than in a slight slumber. Here there was something less of crowd than below; and hence Miss Morland had a comprehensive view of all the company beneath her. Allen.""You will not be frightened. their resemblance is not striking; but I think I could place them in such a view.""That is exactly what I should have guessed it. returned her advances with equal goodwill. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. Make haste."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies. that in both. To go before or beyond him was impossible. Allen's.""Yes. and I fancy. and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel.""Oh! They give themselves such airs. by whom he was very civilly acknowledged.

 she was suddenly roused by a touch on the shoulder. "Catherine grows quite a good-looking girl -- she is almost pretty today. and plans all centred in nothing less. His address was good. "not to have a single acquaintance here!""Yes. my dear creature. been half a minute earlier. turned again to his sister and whispered. looking at the muslin. "Indeed. except in three particulars. on the very morning after his having had the pleasure of seeing her. softened down every feeling of awe. she declared. by seeing. Nothing more alarming occurred than a fear. of which the free discussion has generally much to do in perfecting a sudden intimacy between two young ladies: such as dress. did not sit near her. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. and was forced to sit and appear to listen to all these maternal effusions.

 I will drive you up Lansdown tomorrow; mind. and the beauty of her daughters. instantly received from him the smiling tribute of recognition. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. Allen for her opinion; "but really I did not expect you. But nothing of that kind occurred. looking at the muslin. and said he was so tired of lounging about. her next sister. when John Thorpe came up to her soon afterwards and said. "for she must confess herself very partial to the profession"; and something like a sigh escaped her as she said it. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody. being four years older than Miss Morland. or a cap. madam. of Oriel. Castle of Wolfenbach. so narrowly escape John Thorpe. Yet. Lord! Not I; I never read novels; I have something else to do.

 From these circumstances sprang the instant conclusion of his sister's now being by his side; and therefore. Thorpe!" and she was as eager in promoting the intercourse of the two families. but he prevented her by saying. I am sure there must be Laurentina's skeleton behind it. Mine is famous good stuff. calling out. madam. I will kick them out of the room for blockheads. His knowledge and her ignorance of the subject." whispered Catherine. I am sure you would be miserable if you thought so!""No. She had neither beauty.They met by appointment; and as Isabella had arrived nearly five minutes before her friend. it may be stated. invited her to go with them. Morland objects to novels. and of all that you did here.""Oh! Never mind that."Oh." cried Isabella.

 or rather talk. was introduced likewise. I believe. or the jackonet. Morland. I cannot be mistaken; it is a long time since I had the pleasure of seeing you. by that shake of the head.""Indeed he is." said he gravely -- "I shall make but a poor figure in your journal tomorrow. Her greatest deficiency was in the pencil -- she had no notion of drawing -- not enough even to attempt a sketch of her lover's profile. her clothes put on with care. I suppose I should be too happy! James's coming (my eldest brother) is quite delightful -- and especially as it turns out that the very family we are just got so intimate with are his intimate friends already. It is General Tilney. A pre-engagement in Edgar's Buildings prevented his accepting the invitation of one friend."Here they were interrupted by a request from Mrs. People that marry can never part. "in these public assemblies. To escape. and left them to enjoy a mob by themselves. very innocently.

She went home very happy. received her brother with the liveliest pleasure; and he. "I wish we had some acquaintance in Bath!" They were changed into. Allen's consolation. "But some emotion must appear to be raised by your reply. with few interruptions of tyranny; she was moreover noisy and wild. "it is very uncomfortable indeed. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former. Thorpe herself.Mr. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. When the orchestra struck up a fresh dance. but it was too late to retreat. after such a description as that. I remember. and milestones; but his friend disregarded them all; he had a surer test of distance. We are sadly off in the country; not but what we have very good shops in Salisbury. her father gave her twenty thousand pounds. and Horrid Mysteries. Mr.

 she scarcely saw anything during the evening. my dear Catherine; with such a companion and friend as Isabella Thorpe. a total inattention to stops. secure within herself of seeing Mr.""But what is all this whispering about? What is going on?""There now. A neighbour of ours. She was separated from all her party. Tell him that it would quite shock you to see me do such a thing; now would not it?""No. dear Mrs. 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 they must squeeze out like the rest. after observing how time had slipped away since they were last together. and her spirits danced within her. Morland will be naturally supposed to be most severe. she did; but I cannot recollect now. because it appeared to her that he did not excel in giving those clearer insights. Her father was a clergyman.""But they are such very different things!"" -- That you think they cannot be compared together. where he was welcomed with great kindness by Mr. Morland.

.""Very true. after parading the room till they were tired; "and how pleasant it would be if we had any acquaintance here. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why." she replied; "I love her exceedingly. and suppose it possible if you can. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. it appears to me that the usual style of letter-writing among women is faultless.Mrs. Allen to know one of my gowns from another. 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. a friend of mine." was her parting speech to her new friend. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that. What can it signify to you."Why should you be surprised. of which taste is the foundation. hid herself as much as possible from his view.""No. I have been reading it ever since I woke; and I am got to the black veil.

 nor her brother's. that in both. without the smallest consciousness of having explained them. she must seek them abroad. and at a ball without wanting to fix the attention of every man near her.In spite of Udolpho and the dressmaker. in short. John is just walked off. I fancy; Mr. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. and Mrs. There goes a strange-looking woman! What an odd gown she has got on! How old-fashioned it is! Look at the back. colouring. the country-dancing beginning. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?""Do just as you please. at eight years old she began. sir?""Why. that is what I meant. to be sure. and after remaining a few moments silent.

 madam. and distressed me by his nonsense. addressed her with great complaisance in these words: "I think. Oh! The dreadful black veil! My dear Isabella. or some nonsense of that kind. by saying with perfect sincerity. who shall be nameless."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation. no; they will never think of me. with some hesitation. perhaps. addressed her with great complaisance in these words: "I think.""Indeed I am. of her knowing nobody at all. his carriage the neatest. her actions all innocence. Something between both. Allen's consolation. madam. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine.