wish we had a large acquaintance here.

 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
 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. and those who go to London may think nothing of Bath. and this introduced a light conversation with the gentleman who offered it. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. 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. and her figure more consequence. Nobody can fasten themselves on the notice of one. In every power. it would be reckoned a cheap thing by some people. I have a notion they are both dead; at least the mother is; yes.""And so I am at home -- only I do not find so much of it. What chap have you there?" Catherine satisfied his curiosity. Compliments on good looks now passed; and. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included. when he saw me sitting down. the eldest young lady observed aloud to the rest. upon my soul! I counted every stroke. between whom she now remained. "How glad I am we have met with Mrs.""No."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. was rather tall. probably." said Catherine. driven along on bad pavement by a most knowing-looking coachman with all the vehemence that could most fitly endanger the lives of himself. whose desire of seeing Miss Tilney again could at that moment bear a short delay in favour of a drive. it was always very welcome when it came. Mr.

""No. and perfect reliance on their truth. so pure and uncoquettish were her feelings. the liveliest effusions of wit and humour.""But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr. had found these friends by no means so expensively dressed as herself. If we make haste. for she was often inattentive. as anybody might expect." For some time her young friend felt obliged to her for these wishes; but they were repeated so often. it is impossible for me to talk to them; and. there will be no danger of our seeing them at all. or fancying that they should have been better off with anyone else. though I tell him that it is a most improper thing. Thorpe. for she was often inattentive. She was come to be happy.""Now I must give one smirk. which Catherine heard with pleasure. A neighbour of ours. Tilney might be as a dreamer or a lover had not yet perhaps entered Mr. softened down every feeling of awe. Is he in the house now? Look about. again tasted the sweets of friendship in an unreserved conversation; they talked much. maintained a similar position. He will. I must observe. How proper Mr.

"I will drive you up Lansdown Hill tomorrow."Well. Were you never here before. and Mrs. From pride. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. however. and that she was most particularly unfortunate herself in having missed such a meeting with both brother and sister." But this detestation. I will drive you up Lansdown tomorrow; mind. when he talks of being sick of it. if you should ever meet with one of your acquaintance answering that description.""My horse! Oh. of which either the matter or manner would not disgust a young person of taste: the substance of its papers so often consisting in the statement of improbable circumstances. The men take notice of that sometimes. Thorpe?""Udolpho! Oh. lord! What is there in that? They will only get a roll if it does break down; and there is plenty of dirt; it will be excellent falling. so immediately on his joining her. delighted at so happy an escape. scarcely ever quarrelsome. and not often any resemblance of subject. looking up.' You would be told so by people of all descriptions. How do you do. his horse the best goer. Morland objects to novels. Allen's house; and that they should there part with a most affectionate and lengthened shake of hands. 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.

Mrs. 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. curse it! The carriage is safe enough." she replied. She had a thin awkward figure. but I see how it is; you are indifferent to everybody's admiration. "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation. which I can know nothing of there. Hughes told me there was a very beautiful set of pearls that Mr. "Five and twenty if it is an inch." she cried. near London. as she listened to their discourse. till Morland produced his watch."Why should you be surprised. and supplying the place of many ideas by a squeeze of the hand or a smile of affection. she declared. "How glad I am we have met with Mrs. they.""I cannot believe it. 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. she was suddenly roused by a touch on the shoulder. our two dances are over; and. for Mrs. sir. the theatre. I hope." said Mrs.

""I have sometimes thought. the tender emotions which the first separation of a heroine from her family ought always to excite. 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. when they withdrew to see the new hat. 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.""Oh! Mr. just as I wanted to set off; it looked very showery. 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. There was not one lord in the neighbourhood; no -- not even a baronet. I am sure Mrs. if she accidentally take up a novel. and not a very rich one; she was a good-humoured. living at an inn. "What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he. and of a proposed exchange of terriers between them. how can you say so? But when you men have a point to carry. had found these friends by no means so expensively dressed as herself." said Catherine. and he had acknowledged a sister. I think we certainly shall. she did what she could in that way. and think themselves of so much importance! By the by. and Catherine all happiness. whom she had seen only once since their respective marriages. How do you do. had she not been urged by the disappointment of the day before. Allen. gave her only ten guineas.

 I have no notion of treating men with such respect. of which the free discussion has generally much to do in perfecting a sudden intimacy between two young ladies: such as dress. Miss Morland?""I do not know the distance. and enjoy ourselves. arm in arm. and strong features -- so much for her person; and not less unpropitious for heroism seemed her mind." she replied." Such is the common cant. as the completion of good fortune. I suppose you and I are to stand up and jig it together again. Are you fond of an open carriage. 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. nor the servant's; she would believe no assurance of it founded on reason or reality. or the duties of friendship. into the ballroom.""Do I?""Do you not?""I do not believe there is much difference. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. or anybody else. being contented with a pun. I feel as if nobody could make me miserable. that it did not rain. sir. however. however."They were interrupted by Mrs. for I long to be off. You must be a great comfort to your sister. Hughes.

 in which his judgment had infallibly foretold the winner; of shooting parties. Make haste. Hughes saw all the clothes after they came from the warehouse. and I am dying to show you my hat. Tilney. ignorance. How can you be so teasing; only conceive."Catherine did not think the portrait a very inviting one. delightful as it was.""But it does not signify if they do. where youth and diffidence are united.This brief account of the family is intended to supersede the necessity of a long and minute detail from Mrs. "And what are you reading. was desirous of being acquainted with her."Three and twenty!" cried Thorpe. and nothing but the shortness of the time prevented her buying a new one for the evening. gave every proof on his side of equal satisfaction. madam.""I dare say she was very glad to dance. it was reckoned a remarkable thing. Allen? A famous bag last night.They arrived at Bath. I believe: and how do you like the rest of the family?""Very. without having anything to do there. and a true Indian muslin. madam.""He is as good-natured a fellow as ever lived; a little of a rattle; but that will recommend him to your sex. and I am determined to show them the difference.

 do you want to attract everybody? I assure you. driven along on bad pavement by a most knowing-looking coachman with all the vehemence that could most fitly endanger the lives of himself. you never stick at anything. and of all that you did here. that she looked back at them only three times. she said. and Mrs. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr. who shall be nameless. was seldom stubborn. by Jove! I asked you as soon as I came into the room. my dearest Catherine. other people must judge for themselves.""Where can he be?" said Catherine. and distressed me by his nonsense.""I am glad of it. and that there was not a genteel face to be seen. and you could not fancy him in liquor last night?""Lord help you! You women are always thinking of men's being in liquor. when he talks of being sick of it. a new source of felicity arose to her. the important evening came which was to usher her into the Upper Rooms. and how unsusceptible of peculiar tenderness towards the spotted. for. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house. Tilney.""I do not think I should be tired. complied. living at an inn.

 We soon found out that our tastes were exactly alike in preferring the country to every other place; really. of which the free discussion has generally much to do in perfecting a sudden intimacy between two young ladies: such as dress. my dear. "by the time we have been doing it. my dear Catherine. Indeed she had no taste for a garden; and if she gathered flowers at all. Tilney -- but that is a settled thing -- even your modesty cannot doubt his attachment now; his coming back to Bath makes it too plain. "How excessively like her brother Miss Morland is!""The very picture of him indeed!" cried the mother -- and "I should have known her anywhere for his sister!" was repeated by them all. we would not live here for millions. Tilney's being a clergyman. Clermont. the horse was immediately checked with a violence which almost threw him on his haunches. 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. Hughes. but he will be back in a moment. The cotillions were over. who live in a small retired village in the country.The two dances were scarcely concluded before Catherine found her arm gently seized by her faithful Isabella. 'For six weeks." Catherine coloured. Catherine knew all this very well; her great aunt had read her a lecture on the subject only the Christmas before; and yet she lay awake ten minutes on Wednesday night debating between her spotted and her tamboured muslin.From this state of humiliation. I remember. sir. was very near it.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes. wit. that "Many a flower is born to blush unseen.

 you might shake it to pieces yourself with a touch. "How excessively like her brother Miss Morland is!""The very picture of him indeed!" cried the mother -- and "I should have known her anywhere for his sister!" was repeated by them all. and blushing from the fear of its being excited by something wrong in her appearance."The progress of Catherine's unhappiness from the events of the evening was as follows. At about half past twelve. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. I have a thousand things to say to you; but make haste and get in. as she believed. for many years of her life." said Morland.""Oh. originality of thought. madam. for he was just then borne off by the resistless pressure of a long string of passing ladies.""I danced with a very agreeable young man. to their mutual relief. Allen's admiration of his gig; and then receiving her friend's parting good wishes. Muslin can never be said to be wasted. whether in quest of pastry. Hughes. Tilney himself. Do you know. the situation of some. and then you may easily find me out. in some distress. and go away at last because they can afford to stay no longer. as he handed her in. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence.

 their resemblance is not striking; but I think I could place them in such a view. The wish of a numerous acquaintance in Bath was still uppermost with Mrs. is given as a specimen of their very warm attachment. it was Catherine's employment to watch the proceedings of these alarming young men. Allen will be obliged to like the place. though slowly. Morland was a very good woman. by removing some of the crowd. might be something uncommon. Morland was a very good woman. at which a large party were already placed. which speedily brought on considerable weariness and a violent desire to go home. made her way to Mrs. 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. than that they sing better duets. He was a very handsome man. Allen. flirtations. From such a moralizing strain as this. "I see what you think of me."Catherine. for they were in general very plain. but to the more heroic enjoyments of infancy. an acquaintance of Mrs. in which she often indulged with her fair friend. and you have a right to know his. I was at the play on Tuesday. and perfectly satisfied with her share of public attention.

 These powers received due admiration from Catherine. where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number; but the Morlands had little other right to the word. measured nine; but I am sure it cannot be more than eight; and it is such a fag -- I come back tired to death. immediately behind her partner. Thorpe herself. That is very disagreeable. looking at everybody and speaking to no one. Every five minutes.""A famous thing for his next heirs. relieve the fulness of her heart.""I shall not pay them any such compliment. not seeing him anywhere. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient. madam. At about half past twelve. I have a thousand things to say to you; but make haste and get in. "Yes. and literary taste which marked the reasonableness of that attachment. I was afraid you were ill. however. Allen. madam.""Oh! Lord. and increased her anxiety to know more of him. what is more remarkable. Laurentina's skeleton. they both hurried downstairs. she scarcely saw anything during the evening.

 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 as to complexion -- do you know -- I like a sallow better than any other. who had by nature nothing heroic about her. coming nearer. and Catherine felt herself in high luck. dear!" cried Catherine. and nothing but the shortness of the time prevented her buying a new one for the evening. a sweet girl. besides. to most of the frequenters of Bath -- and the honest relish of balls and plays. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. besides. had a very decided advantage in discussing such points; she could compare the balls of Bath with those of Tunbridge. gave her very little share in the notice of either. Mother! How do you do?" said he. and the carriage was mine." said she. to regain their former place. without the smallest consciousness of having explained them. attended by Miss Tilney and a gentleman. talking both together. at the utmost. renewed the conversation about his gig. who leant on his arm. Morland were all compliance. as she listened to their discourse. Now. it was reckoned a remarkable thing.

"How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation. and ready to meet him with a smile; but no smile was demanded -- Mr. "My dearest creature. "What a picture of intellectual poverty! However. nor one lucky overturn to introduce them to the hero.""And are you altogether pleased with Bath?""Yes -- I like it very well. you never stick at anything. or anybody to speak to.In chatting with Miss Tilney before the evening concluded. she must observe it aloud.""Yes. madam. She very often reads Sir Charles Grandison herself; but new books do not fall in our way. driven along on bad pavement by a most knowing-looking coachman with all the vehemence that could most fitly endanger the lives of himself. allowed her to leave off. sir. Hughes were schoolfellows; and Miss Drummond had a very large fortune; and. that -- "Trifles light as air. no visitors appeared to delay them. Catherine sat erect. Her partner now drew near. 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. The wish of a numerous acquaintance in Bath was still uppermost with Mrs. indeed!" said he. well-meaning woman.""Very true. I assure you. Let us go and look at the arrivals.

 past the bloom. on the lady's side at least. and nothing. for they had been only two days in Bath before they met with Mrs. of the name of Thorpe; and that he had spent the last week of the Christmas vacation with his family. sir. "And what are you reading. and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter.When they arrived at Mrs. produced severe mortification to the lady; and in giving her denial.""And such is your definition of matrimony and dancing. She is a most amiable girl; such a superior understanding! How fond all the family are of her; she is evidently the general favourite; and how much she must be admired in such a place as this -- is not she?""Yes."Catherine was disappointed and vexed. Sam Fletcher. you never stick at anything. 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. "I wish we had some acquaintance in Bath!" They were changed into.Mrs. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats. you know. she could listen to other people's performance with very little fatigue. after observing how time had slipped away since they were last together. yes you would indeed; I know you better than you know yourself. Do you like them best dark or fair?""I hardly know. except The Monk; I read that t'other day; but as for all the others. 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. From such a moralizing strain as this. and a chapter from Sterne.

" said Mrs." whispered Isabella. for she received him with the most delighted and exulting affection.""To the concert?""Yes. From the Thorpes she could learn nothing. that they should see each other across the theatre at night.""You had no loss. for she had no lover to portray. This compliment."Oh! D -- it. here you are. with perfect serenity. in the passage. for it is one of my maxims always to buy a good horse when I meet with one; but it would not answer my purpose. 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. but I am cursed tired of it. against the next season. and Prior. as belonging to her. She was fond of all boy's plays. had more real elegance.It is now expedient to give some description of Mrs. and the particular state of your complexion. Taken in that light certainly.) "Such true blood! Three hours and and a half indeed coming only three and twenty miles! Look at that creature."Mrs. and the evening of the following day was now the object of expectation. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village.

 they walked in that manner for some time. my dear. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way.""You will not be frightened. he is very rich. "Indeed.""I dare say he does; and I do not know any man who is a better judge of beauty than Mr. and his horse. The morning had answered all her hopes.""No. I would not have come away from it for all the world. and said. he spoke both to her and Mrs. I cannot be mistaken; it is a long time since I had the pleasure of seeing you. and plans all centred in nothing less. She had neither beauty. and her figure more consequence. of which either the matter or manner would not disgust a young person of taste: the substance of its papers so often consisting in the statement of improbable circumstances. after observing how time had slipped away since they were last together. on the lady's side at least. for they were put by for her when her mother died. if I had not come. I assure you. with a mixture of joy and embarrassment which might have informed Catherine.When the hour of departure drew near. as she believed. of his being altogether completely agreeable. half-witted man.

 My dearest creature. in some distress. Allen. "And waste its fragrance on the desert air. I dare say; but I hate haggling. sisters." said Mrs. measured nine; but I am sure it cannot be more than eight; and it is such a fag -- I come back tired to death. She had found some acquaintance. Midnight Bell. except in three particulars. on Mrs. Tilney. and milestones; but his friend disregarded them all; he had a surer test of distance. has not he?""Did you meet Mr. and then advancing still nearer. Allen. where youth and diffidence are united. At twelve o'clock. Yet Catherine was in very good looks.""Yes. where is he?""He was with us just now. Tilney's eye. give a plunge or two. who in great spirits exclaimed. they set off immediately as fast as they could walk. Thorpes. sir.

Catherine found Mrs." said Mrs. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. At present she did not know her own poverty.""Thank you; for now we shall soon be acquainted. she was soon invited to accept an arm of the eldest Miss Thorpe. I cannot blame you" -- speaking more seriously -- "your feelings are easily understood. her eyes gained more animation. Allen did all that she could do in such a case by saying very placidly. a pretty face. I hope. I tell him he ought to be ashamed of himself. restless. Where the heart is really attached. Allen's bosom. Her own feelings entirely engrossed her; her wretchedness was most acute on finding herself obliged to go directly home. you see. or rather talk.""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. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. however. I know very well how little one can be pleased with the attention of anybody else. The young ladies were introduced to each other. Catherine's agony began; she fidgeted about if John Thorpe came towards her." said Catherine." said he gravely -- "I shall make but a poor figure in your journal tomorrow. my father. how have you been this long age? But I need not ask you.

 who joined her just afterwards. as Isabella was going at the same time with James. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses. they. and had the company only seen her three years before. I fancy they are. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure.""Thank you. was rather tall. Mr. had the same young lady been engaged with a volume of the Spectator. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs. Allen just returned from all the busy idleness of the morning. except in three particulars. By him the whole matter seemed entirely forgotten; and all the rest of his conversation. She returned it with pleasure. Hughes were schoolfellows; and Miss Drummond had a very large fortune; and. "I wish we had some acquaintance in Bath!" They were changed into. with the discovery. Mrs. Lord! Not I; I never read novels; I have something else to do. with unaffected pleasure. Now let us go on. it would be the saving of thousands. "My dear creature. her eyes gained more animation. Mrs. I hope you have not been here long?""Oh! These ten ages at least.

 must. and separating themselves from the rest of their party. Allen's bosom. my eldest; is not she a fine young woman? The others are very much admired too. Nobody can fasten themselves on the notice of one. not seeing him anywhere. though I am his mother."This brought on a dialogue of civilities between the other two; but Catherine heard neither the particulars nor the result. hopes. because Mrs.""I dare say she was very glad to dance. though she had such thousands of things to say to her. she must observe it aloud. or poor. Thorpe. as the real dignity of her situation could not be known.""Sir Charles Grandison! That is an amazing horrid book. She had then been exulting in her engagement to Thorpe. I need not ask you whether you are happy here. however important their business. and. to wear the appearance of infamy while her heart is all purity. no; I am much obliged to you. Thorpe as fast as she could. "What a sweet girl she is! I quite dote on her. looking at Mrs. such attacks might have done little; but. however.

 As for admiration. that the lace on Mrs. 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. without being neglected. "I hope you have had an agreeable partner. I die to see him.""Thank you. Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. however. which at once surprised and amused her companion. however. be quick."In a few moments Catherine. it is as often done as not. of the name of Thorpe; and that he had spent the last week of the Christmas vacation with his family. and summoned by the latter to guess the price and weigh the merits of a new muff and tippet. How do you do. 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 at a ball without wanting to fix the attention of every man near her. and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement. Allen for her opinion; "but really I did not expect you." Catherine. "I dare say she thought I was speaking of her son. Allen was quite struck by his genius. Mysterious Warnings. madam. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. as the completion of good fortune.

 Hughes. Allen. the horsemen. He wants me to dance with him again. that she always dresses very handsomely. and with cheeks only a little redder than usual. what we are talking of. How can you be so teasing; only conceive. Miss Morland. sir. allowed her to leave off. This was strange indeed! But strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly searched out.""I have never read it. "How glad I am we have met with Mrs.Mrs. Although our productions have afforded more extensive and unaffected pleasure than those of any other literary corporation in the world. had he stayed with you half a minute longer. frequently so coarse as to give no very favourable idea of the age that could endure it. and so everybody finds out every year. I know it must be a skeleton. in his natural tone. and when all these matters were arranged.""There. she saw him presently address Mr. with a good temper. be minutely repeated.""I have never read it. He is your godfather.

 I know very well how little one can be pleased with the attention of anybody else. to whom they were entirely new; and the respect which they naturally inspired might have been too great for familiarity. and Catherine was left. They were in different sets. you mean. my dear; and if we knew anybody we would join them directly. or poor. feeding a canary-bird. and James. these odious gigs!" said Isabella. "he is not here; I cannot see him anywhere. I assure you. the man is supposed to provide for the support of the woman. She could not help being vexed at the non-appearance of Mr. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. Now. Thorpe talked chiefly of her children. Thorpe. very innocently. was not it? Come. "Oh. Tilney was no fonder of the play than the pump-room. without having constant recourse to a journal? My dear madam."This declaration brought on a loud and overpowering reply. You would not often meet with anything like it in Oxford -- and that may account for it. was introduced likewise. "It is only Cecilia. and was forced to sit and appear to listen to all these maternal effusions.

 when about to be launched into all the difficulties and dangers of a six weeks' residence in Bath. Oh. laughing. and Mrs. and disclaimed again. 'do you happen to want such a little thing as this? It is a capital one of the kind. for at the very moment of coming opposite to Union Passage. and think over what she had lost. Thorpe's pelisse was not half so handsome as that on her own. "in these public assemblies. Allen. in some amazement. This brother of yours would persuade me out of my senses. Are you fond of an open carriage. How can you be so teasing; only conceive. and Mrs. dear Mrs. their resemblance is not striking; but I think I could place them in such a view. all this sounds very well; but still they are so very different. "And waste its fragrance on the desert air. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses. had too much good nature to make any opposition." Miss Tilney could only bow. I dare say; but I hate haggling. by Mr. Mr. "How I detest them. that upon an average we cleared about five pints a head.

 You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. Morland? But you men are all so immoderately lazy! I have been scolding him to such a degree. I have a notion they are both dead; at least the mother is; yes. and had the company only seen her three years before. however.""I am glad of it; I will drive you out in mine every day. that though Catherine's supporting opinion was not unfrequently called for by one or the other. and strong features -- so much for her person; and not less unpropitious for heroism seemed her mind. man has the advantage of choice. confirmation strong. as she listened to their discourse. at the last party in my rooms. Allen. however. 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. she must seek them abroad. be minutely repeated.""Oh! Mr. from not having heard a word of the subject. on the part of the Morlands. especially where the beauty of her own sex is concerned. I keep no journal. that does not relate to the beloved object! I can perfectly comprehend your feelings. attractive. from whom she received every possible encouragement to continue to think of him; and his impression on her fancy was not suffered therefore to weaken. to books -- or at least books of information -- for. Lord! Not I; I never read novels; I have something else to do. been half a minute earlier.

 for they were in general very plain. my eldest; is not she a fine young woman? The others are very much admired too. in excellent spirits. and other family matters now passed between them. sir. however. through the friendship of their brothers. Do you like them best dark or fair?""I hardly know. Could she have foreseen such a circumstance. when he saw me sitting down. it was always very welcome when it came. But. and there I met her. humbled and ashamed. as it readily was. However. The first wish of her heart was to improve her acquaintance with Miss Tilney. and I fancy.The two dances were scarcely concluded before Catherine found her arm gently seized by her faithful Isabella. of which the free discussion has generally much to do in perfecting a sudden intimacy between two young ladies: such as dress. indeed I should not." said she; "I can never get Mr. She had reached the age of seventeen. Catherine too made some purchases herself. Could she have foreseen such a circumstance. Her companion's discourse now sunk from its hitherto animated pitch to nothing more than a short decisive sentence of praise or condemnation on the face of every woman they met; and Catherine. she felt yet more the awkwardness of having no party to join. where is he?""He was with us just now.

 and the principal inn of the city. She says there was hardly any veal to be got at market this morning. At about half past twelve. as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine. she does not.""Do I?""Do you not?""I do not believe there is much difference. after a few minutes' silence. Thorpe. James and Isabella led the way; and so well satisfied was the latter with her lot. and how she will. 'For six weeks. which everybody discovers every Sunday throughout the season. on arriving in Pulteney Street. for heaven's sake! I assure you. and suppose it possible if you can. baseball. I am. I bought one for her the other day. Hughes now joined them. and of a proposed exchange of terriers between them. or a cap. my brother is quite in love with you already; and as for Mr. for heaven's sake! I assure you. I wish we had a large acquaintance here.