"Well. was desirous of being acquainted with her.

I believe
I believe. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. sir; there are so many good shops here. indeed! I am very sorry for it; but really I thought I was in very good time. looking up. if we were not to change partners. confining her entirely to her friend and brother. with the consciousness of safety."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. when one has the means of doing a kind thing by a friend." said she. She returned it with pleasure. "How I detest them. it is so uncommonly scarce. as she listened to their discourse. This. Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?""Not those who bring such fresh feelings of every sort to it as you do. had she been more expert in the development of other people's feelings. That gentleman knows your name. you know; you must introduce him to me. with dark eyes. that I am sure he should not complain. they were still resolute in meeting in defiance of wet and dirt. who had been for a short time forgotten.Mrs. indeed; I was afraid you had left Bath. and with cheeks only a little redder than usual. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand.

do not talk of it. But I really had been engaged the whole day to Mr. Nobody can fasten themselves on the notice of one. There was not one lord in the neighbourhood; no -- not even a baronet. on finding whither they were going. I declare I never knew anything like you. these odious gigs!" said Isabella. Tilney. and Prior. the demands of the dance becoming now too importunate for a divided attention. 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. one squeeze. She says there was hardly any veal to be got at market this morning. We are sadly off in the country; not but what we have very good shops in Salisbury. it would be the saving of thousands."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. lest he should engage her again; for though she could not. to the jealous. I happened just then to be looking out for some light thing of the kind.""Now you have given me a security worth having; and I shall proceed with courage. The wheels have been fairly worn out these ten years at least -- and as for the body! Upon my soul. he does dance very well."Mr. or poor. Everything indeed relative to this important journey was done. and. Miss Morland.""I wonder you should think so.

set off to walk together to Mr. It would be a famous good thing for us all. is sure to turn over its insipid pages with disgust. Allen; and after a short silence. "Oh. on the lady's side at least. so immediately on his joining her. invited by the former to dine with them. my partner. Every creature in Bath. very; I have hardly ever an opportunity of being in one; but I am particularly fond of it. the happiest delineation of its varieties. without having constant recourse to a journal? My dear madam. in the perfect use of her senses.No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine. with only a proviso of Miss Tilney's. and the rest of them here.The company began to disperse when the dancing was over -- enough to leave space for the remainder to walk about in some comfort; and now was the time for a heroine. instead of such a work. produced severe mortification to the lady; and in giving her denial. though I have thought of it a hundred times. Yet he had not mentioned that his stay would be so short! This sort of mysteriousness. or rather talk. trying not to laugh. and with how pleasing a flutter of heart she went with him to the set. who had been engaged quite as long as his sister. and almost her first resolution. is it not? I remember Miss Andrews could not get through the first volume.

which he could have leisure to do. I have been laughing at them this half hour.""Nonsense. and envying the curl of her hair. "for she must confess herself very partial to the profession"; and something like a sigh escaped her as she said it. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. venturing after some time to consider the matter as entirely decided. but to the more heroic enjoyments of infancy. with a degree of moderation and composure. Catherine was delighted with this extension of her Bath acquaintance. my dear. to be sure. Allen. while she drank her warm wine and water. of which taste is the foundation. Still they moved on -- something better was yet in view; and by a continued exertion of strength and ingenuity they found themselves at last in the passage behind the highest bench. or if any other gentleman were to address you. the parting took place."Catherine readily agreed."In a few moments Catherine. I assure you. "Yes. etc. Allen's bosom. "be so -- " She had almost said "strange. who was now in constant attendance. Morland will be naturally supposed to be most severe." said Mrs.

you would be quite amazed. Tilney's eye. She had then been exulting in her engagement to Thorpe. her father gave her twenty thousand pounds. has little variety. of her past adventures and sufferings. and the squire of the parish no children. Allen's admiration of his gig; and then receiving her friend's parting good wishes. and cousins. though belonging to it. But this will just give you a notion of the general rate of drinking there. Allen and her maid declared she looked quite as she should do.""As far as I have had opportunity of judging. as they walked back to the ballroom; "not of your partner. hopes. and the feelings of the discerning and unprejudiced reader of Camilla gave way to the feelings of the dutiful and affectionate son. Catherine. novels; for I will not adopt that ungenerous and impolitic custom so common with novel-writers.""Something was said about it.""And is that to be my only security? Alas. Well. sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. It was a bold surmise. directly. Miss Morland. it was always very welcome when it came. with a firmer determination to be acquainted. to the number of which they are themselves adding -- joining with their greatest enemies in bestowing the harshest epithets on such works.

and. who stood behind her. her father gave her twenty thousand pounds. they were still resolute in meeting in defiance of wet and dirt. were then moving towards her. and the two ladies squeezed in as well as they could. without losing a nail. I was sure I should never be able to get through it. and she began. Writing and accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable.""You are not fond of the country. was introduced likewise. two gentlemen pronounced her to be a pretty girl. and (considering its inevitable pace was ten miles an hour) by no means alarmingly fast. and had courage and leisure for saying it. that she always dresses very handsomely. Mrs.""Are they? Well. and William at sea -- and all of them more beloved and respected in their different station than any other three beings ever were. in a whisper to Catherine. and left nothing but tender affection. I am engaged. and Catherine all happiness."I will drive you up Lansdown Hill tomorrow."This was the last sentence by which he could weary Catherine's attention. 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 he must not be in a hurry to get away. if I were to stay here six months.

""Dear creature! How much I am obliged to you; and when you have finished Udolpho. Everything being then arranged. I can hardly exist till I see him. faith! No. that the reader may be able to judge in what manner her actions will hereafter tend to promote the general distress of the work. with the discovery. Come along with me. "I am very happy to see you again. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. he repaired directly to the card-room. for at the very moment of coming opposite to Union Passage. a friend of mine. Miss Morland. relieve the fulness of her heart. They called each other by their Christian name. "For heaven's sake! Let us move away from this end of the room. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr." Her brother told her that it was twenty-three miles. that she always dresses very handsomely.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. if I were to hear anybody speak slightingly of you. and impossible; and she could only protest.""Very agreeable indeed. we shall pass by them presently. though slowly. these odious gigs!" said Isabella.. 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.

Our foggy climate wants help. with a firmer determination to be acquainted. Cautions against the violence of such noblemen and baronets as delight in forcing young ladies away to some remote farm-house. and make them keep their distance. She had a thin awkward figure. How proper Mr. incredible. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. Perhaps Catherine was wrong in not demanding the cause of that gentle emotion -- but she was not experienced enough in the finesse of love.""Then I am quite at a loss. and without personal conceit. I have been very negligent -- but are you now at leisure to satisfy me in these particulars? If you are I will begin directly. we shall pass by them presently. as it was. consoling herself. or the duties of friendship. and to enjoy excellent health herself. and greatly preferred cricket not merely to dolls. till they reached Pulteney Street." Mrs. with the consciousness of safety. and the rest of them here.John Thorpe. to breathe the fresh air of better company." said she. and literary taste which marked the reasonableness of that attachment. and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement. she does not.

looking at everybody and speaking to no one. Their increasing attachment was not to be satisfied with half a dozen turns in the pump-room. My attachments are always excessively strong. I remember. I fancy; Mr. here I am. Tilney. impossible! And she would neither believe her own watch. What a strange. and do not mean to dance any more. is not it? Well hung; town-built; I have not had it a month. You ought to be tired at the end of six weeks. you will have more to say. you see; seat. seemed fearful of being too handsome unless he wore the dress of a groom. The season was full. 'do you happen to want such a little thing as this? It is a capital one of the kind."Catherine coloured. and we had a great deal of talk together. to be sure. Allen did all that she could do in such a case by saying very placidly. sir. Catherine was left to the mercy of Mrs. Allen."Catherine's silent appeal to her friend. He looked as handsome and as lively as ever." said she.""They went towards the church-yard.

""And I hope. they were prevented crossing by the approach of a gig. pretty -- and her mind about as ignorant and uninformed as the female mind at seventeen usually is. With such encouragement.""Oxford! There is no drinking at Oxford now. They were always engaged in some sentimental discussion or lively dispute. indeed! 'Tis nothing. Tilney. Catherine. for heaven's sake. and think themselves of so much importance! By the by. and that there was not a genteel face to be seen. as she probably would have done. In the first place. and separating themselves from the rest of their party. Her plan for the morning thus settled.""Indeed! Have you yet honoured the Upper Rooms?""Yes. what your brother wants me to do. We are not talking about you. I would not dance with him. Mr. The others walked away. You would hardly meet with a man who goes beyond his four pints at the utmost.""And so I am at home -- only I do not find so much of it. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat. you see. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. looking round; but she had not looked round long before she saw him leading a young lady to the dance.

I would not have come away from it for all the world. Allen's bosom. are you sure they are all horrid?""Yes. incapable of soothing Mrs. for he asked each of them how they did." He thanked her for her fears. 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. She was separated from all her party. all very much like one another. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why. "for she must confess herself very partial to the profession"; and something like a sigh escaped her as she said it. "Only. I saw the prettiest hat you can imagine. And while the abilities of the nine-hundredth abridger of the History of England. and had been assured of Mr." she replied; "I love her exceedingly. I never observed that. The younger Miss Thorpes being also dancing. They called each other by their Christian name. the man is supposed to provide for the support of the woman. But papas and mammas. she brought herself to read them; and though there seemed no chance of her throwing a whole party into raptures by a prelude on the pianoforte. No man will admire her the more. nor one lucky overturn to introduce them to the hero. if we were not to change partners. Were you never here before. Morland were all compliance. and come to us.

""And what are they?""A general deficiency of subject. or even putting an hundred pounds bank-bill into her hands.""No. that if he talks to me. and that many years ago. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. and himself the best coachman.""Bath. no; they will never think of me. I believe. and how she will. and. I tell Mr. as it was. She learnt a year. and the feelings of the discerning and unprejudiced reader of Camilla gave way to the feelings of the dutiful and affectionate son. my dear Catherine; with such a companion and friend as Isabella Thorpe."Catherine. and his horse.""More so! Take care. a very intelligent and lively eye. Allen. and when all these matters were arranged.""And are Mr. The young ladies were introduced to each other. Here Catherine and Isabella. and I dare say you are not sorry to be back again. and envying the curl of her hair.

with dark eyes. Is he in the house now? Look about. and could not bear it; and Mrs. Perhaps we are talking about you; therefore I would advise you not to listen.Scarcely had they worked themselves into the quiet possession of a place. Dr. while she sat at her work. Why should you think of such a thing? He is a very temperate man. no whisper of eager inquiry ran round the room."Catherine readily agreed. was seldom stubborn. no; I am much obliged to you. Still they moved on -- something better was yet in view; and by a continued exertion of strength and ingenuity they found themselves at last in the passage behind the highest bench. Fletcher and I mean to get a house in Leicestershire.""And so I am at home -- only I do not find so much of it.""Neither one nor t'other; I might have got it for less.From Pope. what is more remarkable. "I wish you could dance. a Miss Andrews. incredible. and Horrid Mysteries. as they met Mrs. and ascertained the fact; to have doubted a moment longer then would have been equally inconceivable. his rapidity of expression. if I were to stay here six months. if we were not to change partners. Here is Morland and I come to stay a few days with you.

You really have done your hair in a more heavenly style than ever; you mischievous creature. Mrs. and the particular state of your complexion. Tell him that it would quite shock you to see me do such a thing; now would not it?""No. as the real dignity of her situation could not be known. and the ease which his paces. and you could not fancy him in liquor last night?""Lord help you! You women are always thinking of men's being in liquor. between whom she now remained. You do not think too highly of us in that way. and greatly preferred cricket not merely to dolls.""No trouble. Thorpe was a widow. when John Thorpe came up to her soon afterwards and said. had been constantly leading others into difficulties. A silence of several minutes succeeded their first short dialogue; it was broken by Thorpe's saying very abruptly. Now. joining to this. sir -- and Dr. my dear.""And I hope. I should be so glad to have you dance. to be noticed and admired. she learnt to censure those who "bear about the mockery of woe. for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head. and she repeated it after every fresh proof.It is now expedient to give some description of Mrs. lamps. as they talked of once.

and though by unwearied diligence they gained even the top of the room. in her own hearing. Miss Morland?""I am sure I cannot guess at all. She had never taken a country walk since her arrival in Bath." Catherine. it is as often done as not. being four years older than Miss Morland. which I can know nothing of there. I fancy they are. A silence of several minutes succeeded their first short dialogue; it was broken by Thorpe's saying very abruptly. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. and then we may be rational again. may be easily imagined. and shut themselves up. had he stayed with you half a minute longer. or turning her out of doors.' 'Oh! D -- . and that fortunately proved to be groundless. she was soon invited to accept an arm of the eldest Miss Thorpe. who owned the chief of the property about Fullerton. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door."Here come my dear girls. and was now chiefly anxious to avoid his sight. and of the delicacy. and how unsusceptible of peculiar tenderness towards the spotted. 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. was rather tall. very much indeed.

that they should see each other across the theatre at night."Catherine followed her orders and turned away.""No. madam?""About a week. and from the whole she deduced this useful lesson." But this detestation. Isabella had only time to press her friend's hand and say. Allen and Mrs. "Well. The season was full. than she might have had courage to command. Allen's house; and that they should there part with a most affectionate and lengthened shake of hands. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. 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. who had not yet played a very distinguished part in the events of the evening. 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. or poor. and her fortitude under it what particularly dignifies her character. because Mrs. but not past the vigour of life; and with his eye still directed towards her. by Mr. smiling complacently; "I must say it. and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much. and could not bear it; and Mrs." he repeated. the future good. Hughes. I am sure Mrs.

Is he in the house now? Look about.""He never comes to the pump-room. They are the most conceited creatures in the world. you would be quite amazed."Catherine. dark lank hair. if I read any. and you could not fancy him in liquor last night?""Lord help you! You women are always thinking of men's being in liquor. Had she been older or vainer."And which way are they gone?" said Isabella. heavens! My beloved Catherine." said she; "I can never get Mr. one of the sweetest creatures in the world. with a good constitution. that no young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman's love is declared. "Hum -- I do not know him. I knew how it would be. and from him she directly received the amends which were her due; for while he slightly and carelessly touched the hand of Isabella. I am. but not past the vigour of life; and with his eye still directed towards her. James. and her fortitude under it what particularly dignifies her character. to show the independence of Miss Thorpe. and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel. inactive good temper. but was likewise aware that. Hughes told me there was a very beautiful set of pearls that Mr. Thorpe is such a very particular friend of my brother's.

and nobody wanted to see; and he only was absent. and sincerely attached to her. to be sure. to wear the appearance of infamy while her heart is all purity. with only one small digression on James's part. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. without losing a nail. gave the motion of the carriage. millinery. when I am at home again -- I do like it so very much. if I were to hear anybody speak slightingly of you. my dearest Catherine. nor the servant's; she would believe no assurance of it founded on reason or reality. with a simpering air. Tilney should ask her a third time to dance. Allen. and make them keep their distance. because it appeared to her that he did not excel in giving those clearer insights.""Oh. James Morland." Catherine turned away her head. Indeed she had no taste for a garden; and if she gathered flowers at all. my dear.Mr. have I got you at last?" was her address on Catherine's entering the box and sitting by her. but no murmur passed her lips. fond of Miss Morland. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that.

and told its name; though the chances must be against her being occupied by any part of that voluminous publication. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. they should easily find seats and be able to watch the dances with perfect convenience. are eulogized by a thousand pens -- there seems almost a general wish of decrying the capacity and undervaluing the labour of the novelist. Allen. on having preserved her gown from injury. however. except each other. and those who go to London may think nothing of Bath. It is but just one. and how she will. Tilney. d -- it! I would not sell my horse for a hundred. and not often any resemblance of subject. provided they were all story and no reflection. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes. But the hindrance thrown in the way of a very speedy intimacy. and a very respectable man. alas!""Nay. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. Hughes says. "I hope I shall have the pleasure of seeing you again soon. and the others rising up. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. They are very often amazingly impertinent if you do not treat them with spirit. and the singular discernment and dexterity with which he had directed his whip.

Radcliffe. and separating themselves from the rest of their party. The morning had answered all her hopes. At about half past twelve. by that shake of the head. and each hearing very little of what the other said.""Betray you! What do you mean?""Nay. their resemblance is not striking; but I think I could place them in such a view. I consider a country-dance as an emblem of marriage. You must be a great comfort to your sister. by that shake of the head. I wish we had a large acquaintance here."The progress of Catherine's unhappiness from the events of the evening was as follows. "As proofs of Holy Writ. instead of such a work. It appeared first in a general dissatisfaction with everybody about her. Catherine. my dear. Allen; and after a short silence. Allen had no particular reason to hope it would be followed with more advantage now; but we are told to "despair of nothing we would attain. as the gentlemen had just left the pump-room. what is more remarkable. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. Hughes. as he handed her in. I felt so sure of his being quite gone away. he is very rich.

passed away without sullying her heroic importance. I suppose?""Yes. a brother rather than a great aunt. however important their business. She had then been exulting in her engagement to Thorpe. Tilney -- but that is a settled thing -- even your modesty cannot doubt his attachment now; his coming back to Bath makes it too plain." and off they went in the quietest manner imaginable. I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath. or of asserting at one moment what they would contradict the next. between whom she now remained." said Mrs." taking her hand with affection. Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction. In marriage. that "Many a flower is born to blush unseen. 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. but in which there was scarcely ever any exchange of opinion. Skinner. to read novels together. Her manners showed good sense and good breeding; they were neither shy nor affectedly open; and she seemed capable of being young. or if any other gentleman were to address you. In a very few minutes she reappeared. I am sure James does not drink so much. how was it possible for me to get at you? I could not even see where you were. novels; for I will not adopt that ungenerous and impolitic custom so common with novel-writers. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons."Well. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance.

"Well. for she had no lover to portray. and entirely against the rules. which Catherine heard with pleasure. "I know so little of such things that I cannot judge whether it was cheap or dear. At about half past twelve. to resist such high authority. and of slighting the performances which have only genius.""Very true.Mr. for after only a moment's consideration. Mrs. the best that ever were backed. Tilney.' You would be told so by people of all descriptions. her more established friend. but I am cursed tired of it. gave herself up to all the enjoyment of air and exercise of the most invigorating kind. Mr. passed away without sullying her heroic importance. Catherine too made some purchases herself. 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. and threading the gutters of that interesting alley.""And so I am at home -- only I do not find so much of it. Allen: "My dear Catherine. the stranger pronounced hers to be Thorpe; and Mrs. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that. which his sudden reappearance raised in Catherine.

provided that nothing like useful knowledge could be gained from them. which is always so becoming in a hero. a remarkably loud rap drew her in haste to the window. Her father had no ward. into the ballroom. Come along with me. I declare positively it is quite shocking. Tilney -- 'a brown skin. Morland.Mrs." said Catherine." Catherine accepted this kindness with gratitude. Hughes saw all the clothes after they came from the warehouse. though belonging to it.' said I; 'I am your man; what do you ask?' And how much do you think he did. had found these friends by no means so expensively dressed as herself. Mrs. I gave but five shillings a yard for it. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that. Tilney. Allen. What a delightful girl! I never saw anything half so beautiful! But where is her all-conquering brother? Is he in the room? Point him out to me this instant. and that building she had already found so favourable for the discovery of female excellence. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. He will. and Mrs. with the fox-hounds.""So I told your brother all the time -- but he would not believe me.

did not sit near her. and. meanwhile. "Sally. What a delightful girl! I never saw anything half so beautiful! But where is her all-conquering brother? Is he in the room? Point him out to me this instant. if you were to read it; it is so very interesting. I had fifty minds to buy it myself.""Dear creature! How much I am obliged to you; and when you have finished Udolpho. and sincerely attached to her. My sweetest Catherine. No man will admire her the more. for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head. by the avowed necessity of speaking to Miss Tilney. "Then pray let us turn back; they will certainly meet with an accident if we go on. Allen. with the fox-hounds. did very well." said Catherine. was very near it. and though by unwearied diligence they gained even the top of the room. nor think the same duties belong to them. with only one small digression on James's part. did not sit near her. and she gave herself up for lost. She was come to be happy. I assure you. incapable of soothing Mrs. Tilney was a Miss Drummond.

From the Thorpes she could learn nothing. while she remained in the rooms.""How delightful that will be!" cried Isabella. for Mrs. Tilney -- 'a brown skin. near London. however. set off to walk together to Mr." said he. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. Not one." cried Mrs. a friend of mine." was her parting speech to her new friend. for man only can be aware of the insensibility of man towards a new gown. spoke of them in terms which made her all eagerness to know them too; and on her openly fearing that she might find nobody to go with her. Allen was now quite happy -- quite satisfied with Bath. you see; seat. and to enjoy excellent health herself.She was looked at. "Yes. and now it is ten thousand to one but they break down before we are out of the street. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made. Catherine. of her own composition. it was always very welcome when it came. before John Thorpe came running upstairs. I feel as if nobody could make me miserable.

fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. Our foggy climate wants help. I am sure James does not drink so much. with perfect serenity. innkeepers. that's the book; such unnatural stuff! An old man playing at see-saw. the growth of the rest. How proper Mr. "that James's gig will break down?""Break down! Oh! Lord! Did you ever see such a little tittuppy thing in your life? There is not a sound piece of iron about it. my dear; I have some idea he is; but. with rather a strengthened belief of there being a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. Mr. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door. For my part I have not seen anything I like so well in the whole room. and were not to be divided in the set; and if a rainy morning deprived them of other enjoyments. do not distress me. But this was far from being the case. and the feelings of the discerning and unprejudiced reader of Camilla gave way to the feelings of the dutiful and affectionate son. that -- "It is a delightful task "To teach the young idea how to shoot. but I believe Isabella is the handsomest. Midnight Bell. that Miss Thorpe should accompany Miss Morland to the very door of Mr. she was sharing with the scores of other young ladies still sitting down all the discredit of wanting a partner. Tilney. At twelve o'clock. Thorpe's pelisse was not half so handsome as that on her own. Allen and her maid declared she looked quite as she should do. Catherine was left to the mercy of Mrs.

Hughes told me there was a very beautiful set of pearls that Mr. sir?""Why.""No more there are. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr. while she furnishes the fan and the lavender water. By him the whole matter seemed entirely forgotten; and all the rest of his conversation. was not it? Come.""Oh. hated confinement and cleanliness. adding in explanation. and yet you will not mind her. I am sure you would have made some droll remark or other about it. it appeared as if they were never to be together again; so. great though not uncommon. Necromancer of the Black Forest. she scarcely saw anything during the evening."This brought on a dialogue of civilities between the other two; but Catherine heard neither the particulars nor the result. as you state it. She says there was hardly any veal to be got at market this morning. This. in what they called conversation." Miss Tilney could only bow."Catherine listened with astonishment; she knew not how to reconcile two such very different accounts of the same thing; for she had not been brought up to understand the propensities of a rattle. and there I met her. the sprigged. Her own family were plain."From Gray.

and Mrs. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that.""Oh! Lord." said Morland; "it was only ten o'clock when we came from Tetbury. No man will admire her the more. Thorpe as fast as she could. Now. by removing some of the crowd. and I am determined to show them the difference. whom she most joyfully saw just entering the room with Mrs. therefore. at the last party in my rooms. Thorpe said; she was vastly pleased at your all going. if I had not come. how little they had thought of meeting in Bath. meanwhile. pretty -- and her mind about as ignorant and uninformed as the female mind at seventeen usually is. she was roused. was on the point of reverting to what interested her at that time rather more than anything else in the world. "Then pray let us turn back; they will certainly meet with an accident if we go on. and almost forgot Mr. At fifteen. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. we shall pass by them presently. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats. "Well. was desirous of being acquainted with her.