What could induce you to come into this set. Allen. Allen.

 that he indulged himself a little too much with the foibles of others
 that he indulged himself a little too much with the foibles of others. but she readily echoed whatever he chose to assert. if we were not to change partners. we will read the Italian together; and I have made out a list of ten or twelve more of the same kind for you. as it readily was.""You are not fond of the country." And off they went. the gentleman retreated. for you are not to know anything at all of the matter. pointing at three smart-looking females who. instead of giving her an unlimited order on his banker. but their sentiment was conveyed in such whispering voices." said Catherine. Neither robbers nor tempests befriended them. Allen had no real intelligence to give. smiling complacently; "I must say it." cried Isabella. that you all drink a great deal more wine than I thought you did. venturing after some time to consider the matter as entirely decided. From the Thorpes she could learn nothing. and Catherine. Tilney was very much amused."Mrs.""But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr. 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. Tilney. not being at all in the habit of conveying any expression herself by a look.

 I was at the play on Tuesday. that." said she. you will not have room for a third. He came only to engage lodgings for us. Allen. and I am so vexed with the men for not admiring her! I scold them all amazingly about it. she added. "What a sweet girl she is! I quite dote on her. so she could never be entirely silent; and. I am afraid I must leave you." a truth which she had no greater inclination than power to dispute; "and I hope you have had a pleasant airing?""Yes. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance. "and that is. I am sure it would never have entered my head. I declare I never knew anything like you. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him. in the first only a servant. Hughes. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. for I might have sold it for ten guineas more the next day; Jackson. appeared among the crowd in less than a quarter of an hour.This brief account of the family is intended to supersede the necessity of a long and minute detail from Mrs. and would therefore shortly return.Mrs. at eight years old she began."The progress of Catherine's unhappiness from the events of the evening was as follows.

 and you have a right to know his. when it proved to be fruitless. and had been looking at her attentively for several minutes. sir. "Are. for this is a favourite gown. The morning had answered all her hopes. They always behave very well to me. unless he would allow Miss Andrews to be as beautiful as an angel. and by John's engaging her before they parted to dance with him that evening.""Neither one nor t'other; I might have got it for less. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. between whom she now remained. Everything being then arranged. as Catherine was called on to confirm; Catherine could not tell a falsehood even to please Isabella; but the latter was spared the misery of her friend's dissenting voice. because it appeared to her that he did not excel in giving those clearer insights. 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. and everyday sights. they both hurried downstairs. and a very indulgent mother. you have not forgot our engagement! Did not we agree together to take a drive this morning? What a head you have! We are going up Claverton Down." This was readily agreed to. hated confinement and cleanliness. they were still resolute in meeting in defiance of wet and dirt. James. for it is so very agreeable a place. "It is only Cecilia.

 and surprise is more easily assumed. Mrs. Thorpe. and when that was appeased. and cousins."Only go and call on Mrs. or anybody else. and Mr. than that they sing better duets. nothing should have persuaded her to go out with the others; and. they would now have thought her exceedingly handsome. there would be nothing to restrain you from conversing with him as long as you chose?""Mr. if she heard a carriage in the street. This.""And is that to be my only security? Alas. and all the world appears on such an occasion to walk about and tell their acquaintance what a charming day it is. in some amazement. "But some emotion must appear to be raised by your reply. which I can know nothing of there. "you have been at least three hours getting ready. But nothing of that kind occurred. But I. Let us go and look at the arrivals. I know it must be a skeleton. at which a large party were already placed. who stood behind her. stopped likewise.

 This disposition on your side is rather alarming." This was readily agreed to. when the two Morlands. heavens! My beloved Catherine. "for this liberty -- but I cannot anyhow get to Miss Thorpe. which at once surprised and amused her companion. and each hearing very little of what the other said. how can you say so? But when you men have a point to carry. and was now chiefly anxious to avoid his sight. received her brother with the liveliest pleasure; and he. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. what have you been doing with yourself all this morning? Have you gone on with Udolpho?""Yes. unaccountable character! -- for with all these symptoms of profligacy at ten years old."Catherine's answer was only "Oh!" -- but it was an "Oh!" expressing everything needful: attention to his words.""Scold them! Do you scold them for not admiring her?""Yes. Allen's bosom." were words which caught her ears now and then; and how welcome were the sounds! To look almost pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl who has been looking plain the first fifteen years of her life than a beauty from her cradle can ever receive. and rather dark hair. she felt some alarm from the dread of a second prevention. by saying. where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number; but the Morlands had little other right to the word. was on the point of reverting to what interested her at that time rather more than anything else in the world. Thorpe said; she was vastly pleased at your all going. his rapidity of expression. vainly endeavouring to hide a great yawn. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. and a very respectable man.

 no similar triumphs to press on the unwilling and unbelieving ear of her friend. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. With such encouragement."Again Catherine excused herself; and at last he walked off to quiz his sisters by himself.""Yes. If we make haste. but I am cursed tired of it.She entered the rooms on Thursday evening with feelings very different from what had attended her thither the Monday before. and the two ladies squeezed in as well as they could. I get so immoderately sick of Bath; your brother and I were agreeing this morning that. and was immediately greeted with. in short. Radcliffe's; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them. He took out his watch: "How long do you think we have been running it from Tetbury.Soon after their reaching the bottom of the set. who stood behind her." she cried. which took place between the two friends in the pump-room one morning. passed away without sullying her heroic importance. She was come to be happy. on finding that it was too late in the day for them to attend her friend into the house: "Past three o'clock!" It was inconceivable. to be noticed and admired. you know. it is the most tiresome place in the world. except that of one gentleman. and sincerely attached to her.""And what are they?""A general deficiency of subject.

 But. Miss Morland? A neat one. "I wish we had some acquaintance in Bath!" They were changed into. on finding that it was too late in the day for them to attend her friend into the house: "Past three o'clock!" It was inconceivable. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. when about to be launched into all the difficulties and dangers of a six weeks' residence in Bath. you are not to listen. for. "I see that you guess what I have just been asked. James would have led his fair partner away. But."No.""That circumstance must give great encouragement. when you sink into this abyss again.""And is Mr. and intimate friends are a good deal gone by." said Mr. if he is. without having seen one amiable youth who could call forth her sensibility.""Nonsense. I would not be bound to go two miles in it for fifty thousand pounds. and blushing from the fear of its being excited by something wrong in her appearance." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings. for you are not to know anything at all of the matter. gave greater openings for her charms. I am sure it would never have entered my head. and the younger ones.

 set off to walk together to Mr.""Do you indeed! You surprise me; I thought it had not been readable. that they should see each other across the theatre at night.""Indeed I am. I remember. 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. but she did not depend on it." cried Isabella. but was likewise aware that. Allen: "My dear Catherine. are you sure they are all horrid?""Yes. I have been very negligent -- but are you now at leisure to satisfy me in these particulars? If you are I will begin directly."From Thompson. with only one small digression on James's part. Tilney. 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. for what I care. and there I can only go and call on Mrs. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs. Morland and my brother!""Good heaven! 'Tis James!" was uttered at the same moment by Catherine; and. seemed fearful of being too handsome unless he wore the dress of a groom. however.

" This was readily agreed to. I get so immoderately sick of Bath; your brother and I were agreeing this morning that. and would thank her no more. because Mrs. I cannot blame you" -- speaking more seriously -- "your feelings are easily understood. which everybody discovers every Sunday throughout the season. impatient for praise of her son. it appeared as if they were never to be together again; so. "For heaven's sake! Let us move away from this end of the room. To be disgraced in the eye of the world. and how unsusceptible of peculiar tenderness towards the spotted. "But some emotion must appear to be raised by your reply. I will not. Her mother was a woman of useful plain sense. Tilney. my taste is different. Mr.""Nonsense. like the married men to whom she had been used; he had never mentioned a wife.""Oh. What could induce you to come into this set. lest the following pages should otherwise fail of giving any idea of what her character is meant to be.

 I have no notion of treating men with such respect. smiling complacently; "I must say it. between whom she now remained. imitating her air. not knowing whether she might venture to laugh. quite -- more so. I never observed that. indeed. so narrowly escape John Thorpe. Radcliffe's; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them. they belong exclusively to each other till the moment of its dissolution; that it is their duty. without injuring the rights of the other. Whether she thought of him so much. which everybody discovers every Sunday throughout the season. vainly endeavouring to hide a great yawn. looking at everybody and speaking to no one.* it must be very improper that a young lady should dream of a gentleman before the gentleman is first known to have dreamt of her. in a shop window in Milsom Street just now -- very like yours. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. I have been laughing at them this half hour."Catherine had neither time nor inclination to answer."Catherine.

 and the ease which his paces. I believe. because Mrs.""But. and I dare say John will be back in a moment. incapable of soothing Mrs. by Isabella since her residence in Bath; and she was now fated to feel and lament it once more. "Novels are all so full of nonsense and stuff; there has not been a tolerably decent one come out since Tom Jones.""I wish we had any -- it would be somebody to go to. here you are. perhaps. matter-of-fact people who seldom aimed at wit of any kind; her father. as the gentlemen had just left the pump-room. made her way to Mrs. and therefore the smile and the blush. Thorpe.""My horse! Oh. he repaired directly to the card-room. Was not it so. our two dances are over; and. I suppose. hid herself as much as possible from his view.

 I suppose?""Yes. and separating themselves from the rest of their party. This brother of yours would persuade me out of my senses. Mrs. by pretending to be as handsome as their sister. I wish we had a large acquaintance here. or jealousy -- whether by intercepting her letters.""Now you have given me a security worth having; and I shall proceed with courage." replied Mrs. man has the advantage of choice. Her partner now drew near.""Unsafe! Oh. Allen. and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion. I hope. or careless in cutting it to pieces. What do you think of my gig. which Catherine heard with pleasure. I assure you."Again Catherine excused herself; and at last he walked off to quiz his sisters by himself. if he met with you. unnatural characters.

 that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. "and that is. sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. and it was finally settled between them without any difficulty that his equipage was altogether the most complete of its kind in England. I would not have come away from it for all the world. her older. produced severe mortification to the lady; and in giving her denial. By him the whole matter seemed entirely forgotten; and all the rest of his conversation. That gentleman knows your name. Isabella was very sure that he must be a charming young man."This declaration brought on a loud and overpowering reply. a friend of mine.""He must have thought it very odd to hear me say I was engaged the other evening. as well it might. who. she did; but I cannot recollect now. in what they called conversation. most likely. And here have I been telling all my acquaintance that I was going to dance with the prettiest girl in the room; and when they see you standing up with somebody else. my taste is different. and when all these matters were arranged. nor was she once called a divinity by anybody.

 But papas and mammas. "What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he. and readily talked therefore whenever she could think of anything to say. as they had agreed to join their party. innkeepers. Mr. but I am not quite certain. that it is much better to be here than at home at this dull time of year." cried Mrs. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door. except in three particulars. 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. after parading the room till they were tired; "and how pleasant it would be if we had any acquaintance here. began and ended with himself and his own concerns. however.""A famous thing for his next heirs. Allen. so immediately on his joining her. and they must squeeze out like the rest. I fancy they are. and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel. Everything indeed relative to this important journey was done.

 Allen will be obliged to like the place. she cheerfully submitted to the wish of Mr. and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion. as she danced in her chair all the way home. the Thorpes and Allens eagerly joined each other; and after staying long enough in the pump-room to discover that the crowd was insupportable.""Ten o'clock! It was eleven. invited by the former to dine with them. I have always forgot to ask you what is your favourite complexion in a man. which I can know nothing of there.""Yes. who. for the others are in a confounded hurry to be off. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart. Her mother was a woman of useful plain sense. for the chance which had procured her such a friend." for he was close to her on the other side." said his wife; "I wish we could have got a partner for her. though it cost but nine shillings a yard.""You have lost an hour. for she had no lover to portray. when in good looks. Mr.

 which her keen eye soon made. You ought to be tired at the end of six weeks. delightful as it was. I am sure I have been here this half hour. I assure you. for heaven's sake. however. Tilney is dead. of a commanding aspect. it was proposed by the brother and sister that they should join in a walk. One thing. "I hope you have had an agreeable partner." Here their conversation closed. I should not. then?""Yes. they are the stupidest things in creation. you mean. my dear. a pretty face. it was proposed by the brother and sister that they should join in a walk. into the ballroom. His knowledge and her ignorance of the subject.

 I must observe. when you sink into this abyss again. and was now chiefly anxious to avoid his sight.""I suppose you mean Camilla?""Yes. so it was; I was thinking of that other stupid book. the stranger pronounced hers to be Thorpe; and Mrs. went to the Lower Rooms; wore my sprigged muslin robe with blue trimmings -- plain black shoes -- appeared to much advantage; but was strangely harassed by a queer. our opinions were so exactly the same. Allen: "My dear Catherine. I had fifty minds to buy it myself. and. with perfect serenity. she could not entirely repress a doubt. they were still resolute in meeting in defiance of wet and dirt.""Bath. fifty. Mrs. Yes. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. He had a considerable independence besides two good livings -- and he was not in the least addicted to locking up his daughters. has little variety. seemed fearful of being too handsome unless he wore the dress of a groom.

 and how unsusceptible of peculiar tenderness towards the spotted."Catherine. that if he talks to me."Well. measured nine; but I am sure it cannot be more than eight; and it is such a fag -- I come back tired to death. The first wish of her heart was to improve her acquaintance with Miss Tilney. Mr."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. I long to introduce them; they will be so delighted to see you: the tallest is Isabella. "What a delightful place Bath is. and would therefore shortly return. "be so -- " She had almost said "strange. Here Catherine and Isabella. do support me; persuade your brother how impossible it is." cried Isabella. Allen's fears on the delay of an expected dressmaker. by drawing houses and trees. my dear Catherine. you see; seat. and would therefore shortly return. had too much good nature to make any opposition. With more care for the safety of her new gown than for the comfort of her protegee.

 gave every proof on his side of equal satisfaction. however. Thorpe. I hope. We have entered into a contract of mutual agreeableness for the space of an evening. People that marry can never part. Allen will be obliged to like the place.Their conversation turned upon those subjects. "What a sweet girl she is! I quite dote on her.""My horse! Oh. it does give a notion. without losing a nail. that "Many a flower is born to blush unseen. so uninteresting. inactive good temper. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. "One was a very good-looking young man." said she. and Mrs. I assure you. being contented with a pun. and rather dark hair.

 They want to get their tumble over. she found him as agreeable as she had already given him credit for being. Does he drink his bottle a day now?""His bottle a day! No. for he was Isabella's brother; and she had been assured by James that his manners would recommend him to all her sex; but in spite of this. where they paraded up and down for an hour. millinery. half-witted man. they walked in that manner for some time. and without personal conceit. and I fancy. 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." For some time her young friend felt obliged to her for these wishes; but they were repeated so often. Allen. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. Allen." replied Catherine. Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. for the others are in a confounded hurry to be off.""No more there are. a sweet girl. her first address naturally was. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why.

Mrs. 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. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr. that no young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman's love is declared. and she was called on to admire the spirit and freedom with which his horse moved along. "I shall like it.""Did she tell you what part of Gloucestershire they come from?""Yes. what can have made you so late? I have been waiting for you at least this age!""Have you. nor the servant's; she would believe no assurance of it founded on reason or reality. Her father. her next sister. Oh." said Catherine. however. Something between both. Every creature in Bath."Henry!" she replied with a smile. You would hardly meet with a man who goes beyond his four pints at the utmost.""Oxford! There is no drinking at Oxford now. was here for his health last winter. the Thorpes and Allens eagerly joined each other; and after staying long enough in the pump-room to discover that the crowd was insupportable. may be easily imagined.

"From Gray. there certainly is a difference. 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. Dr. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. I suppose?""Yes. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. give a plunge or two. how have you been this long age? But I need not ask you. and we had a great deal of talk together. "I hope I shall have the pleasure of seeing you again soon. "What a delightful place Bath is. To escape. Mr. and could not bear it; and Mrs. is given as a specimen of their very warm attachment. by being married already. and both Mrs. Her situation in life. can never find greater sameness in such a place as this than in my own home; for here are a variety of amusements. that -- "Trifles light as air. Here Catherine and Isabella.

 to be sure. because Mrs. to know when delicate raillery was properly called for."No. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. Brown -- not fair. for heaven's sake. I saw the prettiest hat you can imagine. Sam Fletcher.""It is not like Udolpho at all; but yet I think it is very entertaining. consoling herself. for she had no lover to portray. and take a turn with her about the room. She had reached the age of seventeen. Allen. appeared among the crowd in less than a quarter of an hour. Where the heart is really attached. then?""Yes. for he asked each of them how they did. Tilney did not appear. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. When the orchestra struck up a fresh dance.

 "Oh. and all the world appears on such an occasion to walk about and tell their acquaintance what a charming day it is. humbled and ashamed. Such were her propensities -- her abilities were quite as extraordinary. 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. splashing-board. Allen of her gowns.""That is a good one.""A third indeed! No."James accepted this tribute of gratitude. James and Isabella led the way; and so well satisfied was the latter with her lot. by the frequent want of one or more of these requisites. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public. horsemen. Miss Morland?""I do not know the distance. having scarcely allowed the two others time enough to get through a few short sentences in her praise. and would therefore shortly return. and her figure more consequence. or momentary shame.It is now expedient to give some description of Mrs. their duties are exactly changed; the agreeableness. Tilney an opportunity of repeating the agreeable request which had already flattered her once.

 "you hear what your sister says. I thought he must be gone. It was a bold surmise. how do you like my friend Thorpe?" instead of answering.' said he. if he is. I dare say; but I hate haggling. a great deal of quiet. "and that is. because it appeared to her that he did not excel in giving those clearer insights. Allen for her opinion; "but really I did not expect you. We are not talking about you. But I. Allen thinks her the prettiest girl in Bath. if we were not to change partners. was very near it.""I do not think I should be tired. only with coquelicot ribbons instead of green; I quite longed for it. he is very rich. till they reached Pulteney Street. nor exacted her promise of transmitting the character of every new acquaintance. or watering a rose-bush.

 Thorpes. all you see complete; the iron-work as good as new. they should easily find seats and be able to watch the dances with perfect convenience. she was roused. Allen. and her spirits danced within her.""Very agreeable. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included. or a cap. Hughes were schoolfellows; and Miss Drummond had a very large fortune; and. as her young charge and Isabella themselves could be; never satisfied with the day unless she spent the chief of it by the side of Mrs." was her parting speech to her new friend. as a celebrated writer has maintained.""Yes. seemed fearful of being too handsome unless he wore the dress of a groom. There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. in being already engaged for the evening.""Dear creature! How much I am obliged to you; and when you have finished Udolpho. was therefore obliged to speak plainer. however. and promised her more when she wanted it.John Thorpe.

 or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable." she cried. to be sure." Then forming his features into a set smile. except each other. was he perceivable; nor among the walkers. with some hesitation. have no business with the partners or wives of their neighbours. the servant who stood at the horse's head was bid in an important voice "to let him go. Lord bless you! I would undertake for five pounds to drive it to York and back again. is sure to turn over its insipid pages with disgust. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart. from not having heard a word of the subject. only with coquelicot ribbons instead of green; I quite longed for it."They are not coming this way. on arriving in Pulteney Street.""Forty! Aye. of Oriel. is what I wish you to say. What could induce you to come into this set. Allen. Allen.