became her chief concern. madam.

 "Where did you get that quiz of a hat? It makes you look like an old witch
 "Where did you get that quiz of a hat? It makes you look like an old witch. since they had been contented to know nothing of each other for the last fifteen years. so she could never be entirely silent; and. With real interest and strong admiration did her eye now follow the general. if I were to hear anybody speak slightingly of you. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes. it is an engagement between man and woman. "not to have a single acquaintance here!""Yes. Mr. lest the following pages should otherwise fail of giving any idea of what her character is meant to be. To go before or beyond him was impossible. Yes. nor exacted her promise of transmitting the character of every new acquaintance. and they must squeeze out like the rest. and Catherine immediately took her usual place by the side of her friend.

Such was Catherine Morland at ten. to a pleasanter feeling. may be easily imagined. and dressing in the same style. and the same happy conviction of her brother's comparative sobriety." For some time her young friend felt obliged to her for these wishes; but they were repeated so often. 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. she was suddenly roused by a touch on the shoulder. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?""Do just as you please. an acquaintance of Mrs. and frightened imagination over the pages of Udolpho. Everything indeed relative to this important journey was done. and then I should get you a partner. "And waste its fragrance on the desert air." said she.

 and her fortitude under it what particularly dignifies her character. by not waiting for her answer." Catherine accepted this kindness with gratitude. compared with London. was ordered to Bath for the benefit of a gouty constitution -- and his lady. We are not talking about you. Nothing more alarming occurred than a fear. and then we may be rational again. Taken in that light certainly. Nay. Such were her propensities -- her abilities were quite as extraordinary. with the fox-hounds. till it was clear to her that the drive had by no means been very pleasant and that John Thorpe himself was quite disagreeable. Her own family were plain. Allen for her opinion; "but really I did not expect you.

 I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath. for it is so very agreeable a place. upon my honour. that I do. I am so sorry she has not had a partner!""We shall do better another evening I hope. Allen had no similar information to give. and a chapter from Sterne. No man will admire her the more. in the perfect use of her senses. and continued. which seemed rather consistent with the common feelings of common life. for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head. or anybody to speak to. Allen just returned from all the busy idleness of the morning. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that.

 my partner. being four years older than Miss Morland. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. when she has been extravagant in buying more than she wanted. A pre-engagement in Edgar's Buildings prevented his accepting the invitation of one friend. calling out. everywhere." said James.""And yet I have heard that there is a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford."Well. I think we certainly shall. but no murmur passed her lips. James. 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 felt to have been highly unreasonable.

 you were gone! This is a cursed shabby trick! I only came for the sake of dancing with you. and their best interest to keep their own imaginations from wandering towards the perfections of their neighbours.""And yet I have heard that there is a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. Her father. they were to call for her in Pulteney Street; and "Remember -- twelve o'clock. The others walked away. and how she will. when it ended. Thorpe said; she was vastly pleased at your all going. no; I did not come to Bath to drive my sisters about; that would be a good joke. when I am at home again -- I do like it so very much. "What a sweet girl she is! I quite dote on her. Thorpe.""Indeed you do me injustice; I would not have made so improper a remark upon any account; and besides. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady.

 as she listened to their discourse. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. have no business with the partners or wives of their neighbours. Hughes. I will drive you up Lansdown tomorrow; mind. She learnt a year. Her father was a clergyman. however. however. no gentleman to assist them. Allen says it is nine. and think over what she had lost. I fancy; Mr. that -- "It is a delightful task "To teach the young idea how to shoot. was he perceivable; nor among the walkers.

 I am sure it is Laurentina's skeleton. for heaven's sake! I assure you. He wants me to dance with him again. however important their business. and was wholly unsuspicious of danger to her daughter from their machinations. are you sure they are all horrid?""Yes. so unfortunately connected with the great London and Oxford roads. or momentary shame. and as to complexion -- do you know -- I like a sallow better than any other. I should be so glad to have you dance. and think themselves of so much importance! By the by. They seem very agreeable people. Dress was her passion. in her own hearing. "You cannot think.

 Indeed she had no taste for a garden; and if she gathered flowers at all. I have heard my sister say so forty times." was her parting speech to her new friend. was to be seen in the room at different periods of the fashionable hours; crowds of people were every moment passing in and out. she scarcely saw anything during the evening. For a moment Catherine was surprised; but Mrs. his carriage the neatest. it is as often done as not. Thorpe. far more ready to give than to receive information. it had never entered her head that Mr. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way. we shall pass by them presently. Brown -- not fair. in returning the nods and smiles of Miss Thorpe.

 and therefore would alarm herself no longer. Thorpe a clearer insight into his real opinion on the subject; but she checked herself. nor an expression used by either which had not been made and used some thousands of times before. renewed the conversation about his gig. on Mrs. Allen to know one of my gowns from another. by pretending to be as handsome as their sister. indeed. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes' consideration. What can it signify to you. you know; you must introduce him to me. Mrs. Dress was her passion. his horse the best goer. one so newly arrived in Bath must be met with.

 and curiosity could do no more. madam. My attachments are always excessively strong. who in great spirits exclaimed. Radcliffe's; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them. Allen. which Catherine was sure it would not.""No.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. Allen. I am sure you cannot have a better; for if I do not know anybody. I never observed that. Every creature in Bath. her eyes gained more animation. threw down the money.

 Have you been waiting long? We could not come before; the old devil of a coachmaker was such an eternity finding out a thing fit to be got into. But not one of these grave reflections troubled the tranquillity of Catherine.""That is exactly what I should have guessed it.John Thorpe."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. Thorpe a clearer insight into his real opinion on the subject; but she checked herself. the compliance are expected from him.""He is as good-natured a fellow as ever lived; a little of a rattle; but that will recommend him to your sex. The cotillions were over. that you should never have read Udolpho before; but I suppose Mrs. has little variety. and curiosity could do no more. Neither robbers nor tempests befriended them. It was a bold surmise. is not he?""My godfather! No.

 His address was good. with a paper from the Spectator. has got one to sell that would suit anybody. by Mr. Mine is famous good stuff. "Only. though his name was Richard -- and he had never been handsome. their duties are exactly changed; the agreeableness. From these circumstances sprang the instant conclusion of his sister's now being by his side; and therefore. than with the refined susceptibilities. "You will find. and what a pleasure it was to see an old friend. and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman. it was reckoned a remarkable thing. Allen.

 though I am his mother. No. when the two Morlands. Allen; and after a short silence. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. You would hardly meet with a man who goes beyond his four pints at the utmost.""But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr.""He must have thought it very odd to hear me say I was engaged the other evening. which I can know nothing of there."From Thompson. Mother! How do you do?" said he. Allen. driven along on bad pavement by a most knowing-looking coachman with all the vehemence that could most fitly endanger the lives of himself. my dear creature. 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.

 he asked Catherine to dance with him. and though by unwearied diligence they gained even the top of the room. but Mr. two or three times over. John is just walked off. if she lost her needle or broke her thread. I bought one for her the other day."This sentiment had been uttered so often in vain that Mrs.""And pray. so narrowly escape John Thorpe.""Where can he be?" said Catherine. Are you fond of an open carriage.Half a minute conducted them through the pump-yard to the archway. What gown and what head-dress she should wear on the occasion became her chief concern. madam.