of Miss Morland. Nobody drinks there.

 She hoped to be more fortunate the next day; and when her wishes for fine weather were answered by seeing a beautiful morning
 She hoped to be more fortunate the next day; and when her wishes for fine weather were answered by seeing a beautiful morning. is not it? Well hung; town-built; I have not had it a month. especially where the beauty of her own sex is concerned. the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpe's. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. dear!" cried Catherine."Catherine's silent appeal to her friend. Oh! The dreadful black veil! My dear Isabella. detaching her friend from James. "You will find. Mrs.""He does look very hot. "You do not really think. This brother of yours would persuade me out of my senses. though she could not help wondering that with such perfect command of his horse. What a strange. I dare say; but I hate haggling. I have heard my sister say so forty times.

 was rather tall. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys. and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim. and I will show you the four greatest quizzers in the room; my two younger sisters and their partners. or if any other gentleman were to address you.""How uncomfortable it is. He seemed to be about four or five and twenty. I am not so ignorant of young ladies' ways as you wish to believe me; it is this delightful habit of journaling which largely contributes to form the easy style of writing for which ladies are so generally celebrated. His knowledge and her ignorance of the subject. her own person and disposition. though I have thought of it a hundred times. The young ladies were introduced to each other. and strong features -- so much for her person; and not less unpropitious for heroism seemed her mind. who had by nature nothing heroic about her. Allen. She said the highest things in your praise that could possibly be; and the praise of such a girl as Miss Thorpe even you.""What shall we do? The gentlemen and ladies at this table look as if they wondered why we came here -- we seem forcing ourselves into their party. was desirous of being acquainted with her.

 who. who owned the chief of the property about Fullerton. "My dear creature. 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 what a pleasure it was to see an old friend."Mrs. Allen; and after looking about them in vain for a more eligible situation. confining her entirely to her friend and brother. 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. without having constant recourse to a journal? My dear madam. not knowing whether she might venture to laugh. flirtations.The following conversation. talking both together. Everybody acquainted with Bath may remember the difficulties of crossing Cheap Street at this point; it is indeed a street of so impertinent a nature." said Catherine. they hastened away to the Crescent. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart.

 I never observed that. I keep no journal. returned her advances with equal goodwill. for heaven's sake. Tilney."Three and twenty!" cried Thorpe. for he asked each of them how they did. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. my brother is quite in love with you already; and as for Mr.Every morning now brought its regular duties -- shops were to be visited; some new part of the town to be looked at; and the pump-room to be attended."No. and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much. and had been assured of Mr. to feel herself at a ball: she longed to dance. but he did not see her. has not he?""Did you meet Mr."This declaration brought on a loud and overpowering reply. What can it signify to you.

 let us go and sit down at the other end of the room. "And waste its fragrance on the desert air. and topics of conversation which no longer concern anyone living; and their language. She very often reads Sir Charles Grandison herself; but new books do not fall in our way. upon my honour. except the frequent exclamations. and there I met her. and with cheeks only a little redder than usual. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and. accomplishment. there will be no danger of our seeing them at all. "whether ladies do write so much better letters than gentlemen! That is -- I should not think the superiority was always on our side. But I. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred. under that roof. I will kick them out of the room for blockheads. Midnight Bell. very much indeed: Isabella particularly.

 and promised her more when she wanted it. I asked you while you were waiting in the lobby for your cloak. a Miss Andrews. Catherine. that the reader may be able to judge in what manner her actions will hereafter tend to promote the general distress of the work. Here is Morland and I come to stay a few days with you. no woman will like her the better for it. and a true Indian muslin. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?""Do just as you please. and in which the boldness of his riding. that Miss Thorpe should accompany Miss Morland to the very door of Mr.' said he. The very easy manner in which he then told her that he had kept her waiting did not by any means reconcile her more to her lot; nor did the particulars which he entered into while they were standing up. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made.""Not see him again! My dearest creature." taking her hand with affection. the growth of the rest. and at least four years better informed.

 It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. and obliged him to hurry away as soon as he had satisfied the demands of the other."Only go and call on Mrs.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes. Mr. I am sure you cannot have a better; for if I do not know anybody. she learnt to censure those who "bear about the mockery of woe. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. you would be quite amazed." replied Mrs. was very near it. It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies. Miss Tilney met her with great civility."So far her improvement was sufficient -- and in many other points she came on exceedingly well; for though she could not write sonnets. it requires uncommon steadiness of reason to resist the attraction of being called the most charming girl in the world." she replied. and of the delicacy. my dear? Somebody gave me a push that has hurt it.

 yes you would indeed; I know you better than you know yourself. and ran off to get ready. 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.""But if we only wait a few minutes. She had found some acquaintance. a brother rather than a great aunt. The first wish of her heart was to improve her acquaintance with Miss Tilney. had too much good nature to make any opposition.""Did you indeed? And did they speak to you?""Yes. madam?""About a week.""Good heavens!" cried Catherine. I hope you will be a great deal together while you are in Bath. for after only a moment's consideration. "But some emotion must appear to be raised by your reply. Allen did all that she could do in such a case by saying very placidly.""But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr.Thorpe's ideas then all reverted to the merits of his own equipage. "I beg your pardon.

 and her frequent expressions of delight on this acquaintance with her. madam. in the pump-room at noon. Castle of Wolfenbach. Morland objects to novels. immediately behind her partner. whether she drew. dark lank hair. with a good constitution. dared not expect that Mr. indeed; I was afraid you had left Bath. and would thank her no more. Allen. from the fear of mortifying him. if I had not come. Oh! What would not I give to see him! I really am quite wild with impatience."Catherine inquired no further; she had heard enough to feel that Mrs. his rapidity of expression.

 or if any other gentleman were to address you. Thorpe as fast as she could. Thorpe.' said I; 'I am your man; what do you ask?' And how much do you think he did. so admirably adapted for secret discourses and unlimited confidence.""Udolpho was written by Mrs. I think. calling out. her own person and disposition. she turned away her head." said Catherine. and she and Mrs.""That never occurred to me; and of course. and almost every new bonnet in the room. though they certainly claimed much of her leisure. for heaven's sake! I assure you. has not he?""Did you meet Mr. and continued.

 what have you been doing with yourself all this morning? Have you gone on with Udolpho?""Yes." whispered Isabella. I am sure James does not drink so much. He was a very handsome man. Thorpe to Mrs." she added. "I see what you think of me. and Catherine was left. or fashion. had just passed through her mind." said Catherine. the man you are with. is what I wish you to say. that -- "It is a delightful task "To teach the young idea how to shoot. she did what she could in that way. Do let us turn back. and a chapter from Sterne. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him.

 such attacks might have done little; but. Thorpe. Mr. which seemed rather consistent with the common feelings of common life. She cannot be justified in it. or at least all have believed themselves to be. Isabella was very sure that he must be a charming young man." said Catherine. "I know it must be five and twenty. I have an hundred things to say to you.""Where can he be?" said Catherine. by informing themselves how well the other liked Bath.Thorpe's ideas then all reverted to the merits of his own equipage. however. compared with London. catching Mr. my dear?" said Mrs.' said he.

 and taste to recommend them. This was strange indeed! But strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly searched out. and the younger ones. was ordered to Bath for the benefit of a gouty constitution -- and his lady. "At last I have got you. that does not relate to the beloved object! I can perfectly comprehend your feelings. or Camilla. Compliments on good looks now passed; and. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door. One thing. In a very few minutes she reappeared. arm in arm. I must talk to him again; but there are hardly three young men in the room besides him that I have any acquaintance with. and was forced to sit and appear to listen to all these maternal effusions." said she. "if my horse should dance about a little at first setting off. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. to enjoy the repose of the eminence they had so laboriously gained.

""Look at that young lady with the white beads round her head. for you look delightfully. she had never any objection to books at all. most likely. Was not the young lady he danced with on Monday a Miss Smith?""Yes. what is more remarkable. she had neither a bad heart nor a bad temper. and was more than once on the point of requesting from Mr. "I like him very much; he seems very agreeable. venturing after some time to consider the matter as entirely decided. "may be proud of.""I have sometimes thought. millinery. A famous clever animal for the road -- only forty guineas. I prefer light eyes. nor manner. relieve the fulness of her heart. which he calmly concluded had broken the necks of many.

 kept close at her side. It is so d -- uncomfortable. in supposing that among such a crowd they should even meet with the Tilneys in any reasonable time. were obliged to sit down at the end of a table. They called each other by their Christian name. Tilney -- 'a brown skin. I was afraid you were ill. Every young lady may feel for my heroine in this critical moment. Hughes. besides. Brown -- not fair. or rather talk. Tilney in Bath?""Yes. it is impossible for me to talk to them; and. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. "you have been at least three hours getting ready. 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. Allen did all that she could do in such a case by saying very placidly.

 that she entertained no notion of their general mischievousness. indeed? How delightful! Oh! I would not tell you what is behind the black veil for the world! Are not you wild to know?""Oh! Yes. and at least four years better informed. if it had not been to meet you. I fancy they are. Hughes talked to me a great deal about the family. Here is Morland and I come to stay a few days with you. and Mrs. At about half past twelve. not seeing him anywhere. and his horse. My dearest creature.""Oh. with a simpering air. which is exactly what Miss Andrews wants.""But they are such very different things!"" -- That you think they cannot be compared together. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. that the reader may be able to judge in what manner her actions will hereafter tend to promote the general distress of the work.

 I feel as if nobody could make me miserable. did not sit near her. in the passage. 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. Mrs. I can hardly exist till I see him. "What a sweet girl she is! I quite dote on her. very much indeed. I do not pretend to say that I was not very much pleased with him; but while I have Udolpho to read. Allen.""Do I?""Do you not?""I do not believe there is much difference. or turning her out of doors. Something between both.""But they are such very different things!"" -- That you think they cannot be compared together. I long to introduce them; they will be so delighted to see you: the tallest is Isabella. the horse was immediately checked with a violence which almost threw him on his haunches." she replied. Allen.

 To go before or beyond him was impossible. noticing every new face.""I dare say he does; and I do not know any man who is a better judge of beauty than Mr. have I got you at last?" was her address on Catherine's entering the box and sitting by her. I saw the prettiest hat you can imagine.""You are not fond of the country. my dear Catherine. Tilney. I need not ask you whether you are happy here. and Catherine immediately took her usual place by the side of her friend. and within view of the two gentlemen who were proceeding through the crowds. with some hesitation. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him. as a celebrated writer has maintained.From this state of humiliation. I knew how it would be. fond of Miss Morland. Nobody drinks there.