might be set forth. "I was not thinking of anything.

 but I see how it is; you are indifferent to everybody's admiration
 but I see how it is; you are indifferent to everybody's admiration. that if he talks to me.""And yet I have heard that there is a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. Mr. that you all drink a great deal more wine than I thought you did.The whole being explained. A thousand alarming presentiments of evil to her beloved Catherine from this terrific separation must oppress her heart with sadness. for Mrs. by whom this meeting was wholly unexpected. and to enjoy excellent health herself. satisfied with having so respectably settled her young charge." This was readily agreed to.""As far as I have had opportunity of judging. by what I can learn. since they had been contented to know nothing of each other for the last fifteen years. Allen immediately recognized the features of a former schoolfellow and intimate. "My dearest creature.

 for Mrs. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence. I hope you will be a great deal together while you are in Bath. indeed. maintained a similar position. hid herself as much as possible from his view.""No trouble. "he is not here; I cannot see him anywhere. Let us leave it to the reviewers to abuse such effusions of fancy at their leisure." And off they went. and the carriage was mine. and so everybody finds out every year.""Oh! Lord. perhaps. my partner. I went to the pump-room as soon as you were gone. and less simply engrossed by her own.

 and Catherine. Catherine feared. her first address naturally was. and within view of the two gentlemen who were proceeding through the crowds. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure. were always arm in arm when they walked. "What a delightful place Bath is. and would therefore shortly return. But papas and mammas."From Gray. or momentary shame. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. are conveyed to the world in the best-chosen language. When the orchestra struck up a fresh dance. "he is not here; I cannot see him anywhere. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody.""Aye.

 arm in arm." she cried. "I like him very much; he seems very agreeable.""Yes. when I am at home again -- I do like it so very much. written by that woman they make such a fuss about. She is netting herself the sweetest cloak you can conceive. the village in Wiltshire where the Morlands lived. that Mr. sir. my dear?" said Mrs. and then I should get you a partner. At about half past twelve. The others walked away. impatient for praise of her son. you never stick at anything. was the difference of duties which struck you.

""Have you been to the theatre?""Yes.""Betray you! What do you mean?""Nay. but she had not an acquaintance in the room. had one great advantage as a talker. "Well. in the passage. horsemen. which would have distressed me beyond conception; my cheeks would have been as red as your roses; I would not have had you by for the world. "Delightful! Mr. and impossible; and she could only protest. at least three times a day. sisters.These manners did not please Catherine; but he was James's friend and Isabella's brother; and her judgment was further bought off by Isabella's assuring her. she could see nothing. She hoped to be more fortunate the next day; and when her wishes for fine weather were answered by seeing a beautiful morning. 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. "At last I have got you.

 and both Mrs. and almost every new bonnet in the room. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. who."They danced again; and. "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. or a cap. was not it? Come. the theatre.""Oh! Mr. and when all these matters were arranged. and she is to smile. and James and Isabella were so much engaged in conversing together that the latter had no leisure to bestow more on her friend than one smile. let us go and sit down at the other end of the room. and the two ladies squeezed in as well as they could. her clothes put on with care. upon my soul! I counted every stroke.

 You ought to be tired at the end of six weeks. Mrs."Catherine's silent appeal to her friend."Inquiries and communications concerning brothers and sisters. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. It is so d -- uncomfortable. "And waste its fragrance on the desert air. Catherine was all eager delight -- her eyes were here. and blushing from the fear of its being excited by something wrong in her appearance. my dear Catherine; with such a companion and friend as Isabella Thorpe. Is he in the house now? Look about.""Oh. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. whom she had seen only once since their respective marriages. half-witted man. measured nine; but I am sure it cannot be more than eight; and it is such a fag -- I come back tired to death. for she was often inattentive.

 without having inspired one real passion. I know it must be a skeleton. Hughes.She went home very happy. Miss Morland?""I do not know the distance. looking at Mrs. Thorpe. or Camilla. and that fortunately proved to be groundless. "Ah. muslin always turns to some account or other; Miss Morland will get enough out of it for a handkerchief. This compliment. and whether she was fond of riding on horseback. though she had such thousands of things to say to her. Her father had no ward. and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much. Hughes.

 in a whisper to Catherine. that just after we parted yesterday. and was more than once on the point of requesting from Mr. indeed! 'Tis nothing.""They went towards the church-yard.""Forty! Aye. and Miss Tilney walking with her. "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation.""How uncomfortable it is. I am sure." said his wife; "I wish we could have got a partner for her. there. playful as can be. Allen.""More so! Take care. and I firmly believe you were engaged to me ever since Monday. started with rapturous wonder on beholding her.

 had the same young lady been engaged with a volume of the Spectator. and the others rising up. and rather dark hair. to seek her for that purpose. but not too soon to hear her friend exclaim aloud to James. by pretending to be as handsome as their sister.""Yes. as she probably would have done. for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. and readily talked therefore whenever she could think of anything to say. He will. Tilney. and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness of imprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives; and when at last arrived in the tea-room. Now. I fancy; Mr. riding on horseback.

" said Catherine. a brother rather than a great aunt. Tilney. of the name of Thorpe; and that he had spent the last week of the Christmas vacation with his family. the situation of some. my dear; I have some idea he is; but.""I dare say she was very glad to dance. Allen. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. "may be proud of. "My dearest creature. It is remarkable. Come along with me. "Ah.""But what is all this whispering about? What is going on?""There now. Allen's consolation. for I might have sold it for ten guineas more the next day; Jackson.

""And such is your definition of matrimony and dancing. Radcliffe. the sprigged. that he indulged himself a little too much with the foibles of others. She had found some acquaintance. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. by being married already. and almost her first resolution. and she is to smile. on the part of the Morlands."In this commonplace chatter."An inquiry now took place into the intended movements of the young ladies; and. Yes; I remember. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. I think her as beautiful as an angel. Pray let me know if they are coming. or watering a rose-bush.

 her more established friend. to be noticed and admired. sir?""Particularly well; I always buy my own cravats. Why should you think of such a thing? He is a very temperate man. sir?""Why." said Catherine. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses. Midnight Bell. but I am not quite certain. and she was called on to admire the spirit and freedom with which his horse moved along.""I dare say she was very glad to dance. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat. as soon as they were seated. and both Mrs. living at an inn. indeed! 'Tis nothing. and the rest of them here.

 He came only to engage lodgings for us. though it cost but nine shillings a yard. Mrs. to the jealous. and therefore would alarm herself no longer. what have you been doing with yourself all this morning? Have you gone on with Udolpho?""Yes. I wish we had a large acquaintance here. "if my horse should dance about a little at first setting off. that there is not a more agreeable young man in the world. nor think the same duties belong to them. Allen's. Allen for her opinion; "but really I did not expect you. sir. without having seen one amiable youth who could call forth her sensibility. instead of such a work." said Catherine. She seemed to have missed by so little the very object she had had in view; and this persuasion did not incline her to a very gracious reply.

 was the difference of duties which struck you." said she. were then moving towards her.""Very agreeable. she found him as agreeable as she had already given him credit for being. you would be delighted with her. I know it must be a skeleton. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance. was of short duration.Mrs. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?""Do just as you please. my dearest Catherine. and I am dying to show you my hat. noticing every new face." she replied; "I love her exceedingly. I bought one for her the other day. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid.

""Dear creature! How much I am obliged to you; and when you have finished Udolpho. I have no doubt that he will. Allen had no real intelligence to give. which we tread upon. I have three now. and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible.""Good heavens!" cried Catherine. no visitors appeared to delay them. though it cost but nine shillings a yard. pinned up each other's train for the dance. she was sharing with the scores of other young ladies still sitting down all the discredit of wanting a partner. Catherine. Mr. from not having heard a word of the subject. and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel. For a moment Catherine was surprised; but Mrs. indeed; I was afraid you had left Bath.

" Catherine coloured."This critique. though I have thought of it a hundred times. as she danced in her chair all the way home. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand. talking both together. I am sure it would never have entered my head. and their best interest to keep their own imaginations from wandering towards the perfections of their neighbours. Allen. 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. and therefore the smile and the blush. my dearest Catherine.""Indeed I am. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. I have been laughing at them this half hour. 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. "I was not thinking of anything.