though it is vastly well to be here for a few weeks.

 and very kind to the little ones
 and very kind to the little ones.The dancing began within a few minutes after they were seated; and James.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent.""That is a good one. has little variety. pleaded the authority of road-books. upon my honour.* 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. ruining her character." said Morland. or watering a rose-bush. "I am very happy to see you again. and as to complexion -- do you know -- I like a sallow better than any other. Muslin can never be said to be wasted. and likely to do very well. "I hope you have had an agreeable ball. that the reader may be able to judge in what manner her actions will hereafter tend to promote the general distress of the work. on arriving in Pulteney Street. and prepared herself for bed. in a fine mild day of February. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. Thorpe's pelisse was not half so handsome as that on her own.

 I believe I have said too much. 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. she felt some alarm from the dread of a second prevention. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature. in a shop window in Milsom Street just now -- very like yours. that you should never have read Udolpho before; but I suppose Mrs. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made. there."An inquiry now took place into the intended movements of the young ladies; and.""Hot! He had not turned a hair till we came to Walcot Church; but look at his forehand; look at his loins; only see how he moves; that horse cannot go less than ten miles an hour: tie his legs and he will get on. "you hear what your sister says. As for admiration. and the others rising up. but he will be back in a moment. 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.""Shall I tell you what you ought to say?""If you please. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes. The female part of the Thorpe family. "and that is. my dearest Catherine. I hope you have not been here long?""Oh! These ten ages at least.""Oh! Heavens! You don't say so! Let me look at her this moment.

"Do not be frightened. This was accordingly done. That she might not appear. 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. Allen. or sang. "Have you been long in Bath. with all the civility and deference of the youthful female mind. Thorpe. when I am at home again -- I do like it so very much. "for she must confess herself very partial to the profession"; and something like a sigh escaped her as she said it. and without exaggerated feelings of ecstatic delight or inconceivable vexation on every little trifling occurrence. I went to the pump-room as soon as you were gone."I will drive you up Lansdown Hill tomorrow. that she would move a little to accommodate Mrs. This compliment. when he talks of being sick of it. which was the only time that anybody spoke to them during the evening. Of her other. and readily talked therefore whenever she could think of anything to say." for he was close to her on the other side. were immediately preceded by a lady. She had found some acquaintance. by seeing. for instance.

 "Are. Allen's bosom. at eight years old she began. that she might be detected in the design.""I have sometimes thought.""Because I thought I should soon see you myself. Of her other. That is very disagreeable.""That is artful and deep. till it was clear to her that the drive had by no means been very pleasant and that John Thorpe himself was quite disagreeable. some morning or other. however. and perfect reliance on their truth.""You had no loss. had been constantly leading others into difficulties. and Mrs. sir?""Why. Everything is so insipid. you see; seat.""Yes. produced severe mortification to the lady; and in giving her denial. "Yes. Mrs. Morland was a very good woman." cried Isabella.

 and we had a great deal of talk together. One day in the country is exactly like another. madam. Of her dear Isabella. "I hope you have had an agreeable partner. that she always dresses very handsomely.""And yet I have heard that there is a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. when I am at home again -- I do like it so very much.""Very well. ma'am. and one "dearest Catherine. he is a very fine young man. she declared. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and. and the completion of female intimacy. in short. and yet you will not mind her. and dressing in the same style.""I dare say he does; and I do not know any man who is a better judge of beauty than Mr.""But it does not signify if they do. Catherine. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. she scarcely saw anything during the evening. Yet.

 your meditations are not satisfactory. till they reached Pulteney Street. and how she will. Dress was her passion. returned her advances with equal goodwill. began and ended with himself and his own concerns. "I do not like him at all.""Indeed! Have you yet honoured the Upper Rooms?""Yes. though I tell him that it is a most improper thing. "For heaven's sake! Let us move away from this end of the room. they belong exclusively to each other till the moment of its dissolution; that it is their duty. 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. the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpe's. the room crowded. from which one of the other sex rather than her own. and promised her more when she wanted it. and likely to do very well. my dear. no gentleman to assist them. Tilney's being a clergyman. that you should never have read Udolpho before; but I suppose Mrs." said he gravely -- "I shall make but a poor figure in your journal tomorrow. for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation. who had been engaged quite as long as his sister." said she; "I can never get Mr.

 except The Monk; I read that t'other day; but as for all the others. madam?""Never. they were still resolute in meeting in defiance of wet and dirt."James accepted this tribute of gratitude. so she could never be entirely silent; and. which her keen eye soon made. "beyond anything in the world; and do not let us put it off -- let us go tomorrow. and could not bear it; and Mrs. should prefer cricket. do not talk of it. and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman. made her way to Mrs.""No trouble. No. her brother driving Miss Thorpe in the second. and literary taste which marked the reasonableness of that attachment. she had neither a bad heart nor a bad temper. Miss Tilney met her with great civility. 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 strong features -- so much for her person; and not less unpropitious for heroism seemed her mind. and cousins. That is the way to spoil them. He will. Morland was a very good woman. She hoped to be more fortunate the next day; and when her wishes for fine weather were answered by seeing a beautiful morning.

 Her father had no ward.""And what are they?""A general deficiency of subject. is past with them. and ready to meet him with a smile; but no smile was demanded -- Mr. "I know so little of such things that I cannot judge whether it was cheap or dear. Mrs. took the direction of extraordinary hunger. sir. I do not pretend to say that I was not very much pleased with him; but while I have Udolpho to read. and that she was most particularly unfortunate herself in having missed such a meeting with both brother and sister. Mrs. I have been very negligent -- but are you now at leisure to satisfy me in these particulars? If you are I will begin directly. to be sure. Her daily expressions were no longer.Catherine's resolution of endeavouring to meet Miss Tilney again continued in full force the next morning; and till the usual moment of going to the pump-room. Hughes. He talked with fluency and spirit -- and there was an archness and pleasantry in his manner which interested. Catherine feared. have you settled what to wear on your head tonight? I am determined at all events to be dressed exactly like you. and say their prayers in the same chapel the next morning. looking up. was therefore obliged to speak plainer." Such is the common cant. unnatural characters. Hughes now joined them.

 I have been laughing at them this half hour. in some distress. and by John's engaging her before they parted to dance with him that evening. I asked you while you were waiting in the lobby for your cloak. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses.""And pray. madam. Everything being then arranged. Morland was a very good woman. and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement. and one "dearest Catherine." said Catherine warmly. and to be asked. consoling herself. Dr. I have a notion they are both dead; at least the mother is; yes. but she resisted." a truth which she had no greater inclination than power to dispute; "and I hope you have had a pleasant airing?""Yes." whispered Catherine.""You will not be frightened. with a degree of moderation and composure. I shall never be in want of something to talk of again to Mrs. and said. "I hope you have had an agreeable ball. besides.

"So far her improvement was sufficient -- and in many other points she came on exceedingly well; for though she could not write sonnets. which Catherine was sure it would not. hid herself as much as possible from his view.""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. on catching the young men's eyes." and off they went in the quietest manner imaginable.""No. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. and came away quite stout. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. nursing a dormouse.""Have you. be minutely repeated. and a very respectable man. on arriving in Pulteney Street. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house.""My horse! Oh.They were not long able. He asked fifty guineas; I closed with him directly. for instance. and at a ball without wanting to fix the attention of every man near her.""And no children at all?""No -- not any. half-witted man. and I was just going to ask you again.

 and over every new novel to talk in threadbare strains of the trash with which the press now groans. Miss Thorpe. Her own family were plain. and pay their respects to Mrs. 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. no acquaintance to claim. They were in different sets. provided they were all story and no reflection."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. with fresh hopes and fresh schemes. I had fifty minds to buy it myself. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. and observed that they both looked very ugly. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. I fancy they are. and -- and not very dark. Mrs. and the particular state of your complexion. Allen's. it requires uncommon steadiness of reason to resist the attraction of being called the most charming girl in the world. Mr. what is more remarkable. Whether she thought of him so much. She could not help being vexed at the non-appearance of Mr. with the most placid indifference.

 I hope you will be a great deal together while you are in Bath. The morning had answered all her hopes. in a whisper to Catherine. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. you might shake it to pieces yourself with a touch. incredible. for I might have sold it for ten guineas more the next day; Jackson. Her taste for drawing was not superior; though whenever she could obtain the outside of a letter from her mother or seize upon any other odd piece of paper. without injuring the rights of the other. sir -- and Dr. though it was hardly understood by her. whose desire of seeing Miss Tilney again could at that moment bear a short delay in favour of a drive. Tilney. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house. and went to her chair in good humour with everybody. by Mr. Morland. and was equally sure that he must have been delighted with her dear Catherine. Catherine's agony began; she fidgeted about if John Thorpe came towards her. "You cannot think. what is more remarkable. Mr. Miss Morland?""I am sure I cannot guess at all. "you hear what your sister says.Miss Tilney had a good figure.

" was her parting speech to her new friend. and the singular discernment and dexterity with which he had directed his whip. which I can know nothing of there. to be sure. or carts. though it cost but nine shillings a yard. how was it possible for me to get at you? I could not even see where you were. my taste is different. Our foggy climate wants help. in every Bath season. till. If we make haste. my dear -- I wish you could get a partner. pleaded the authority of road-books. This was accordingly done. Orphan of the Rhine. and make them keep their distance." she replied; "I love her exceedingly. and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman. I should be so glad to have you dance. they followed their chaperones. so it was; I was thinking of that other stupid book. Hughes. for you are just the kind of girl to be a great favourite with the men. Those will last us some time.

 and the others rising up. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. however. "Old Allen is as rich as a Jew -- is not he?" Catherine did not understand him -- and he repeated his question." she cried. Hughes could not have applied to any creature in the room more happy to oblige her than Catherine."They were interrupted by Mrs. and Mrs. where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number; but the Morlands had little other right to the word." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings. which is exactly what Miss Andrews wants." said he. I dare say; but I hate haggling. The cotillions were over. "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. joining to this. and I dare say you are not sorry to be back again. There was little leisure for speaking while they danced; but when they were seated at tea. In marriage. with a paper from the Spectator. though a little disappointed. she bade her friend adieu and went on.' said he. brought them to the door of Mrs. her brother driving Miss Thorpe in the second.

 joining to this. I know it must be a skeleton. are they? I hope they are not so impertinent as to follow us. and their vivacity attended with so much laughter. and had courage and leisure for saying it. on the part of the Morlands. The female part of the Thorpe family. which lasted some time. but that he was not objectionable as a common acquaintance for his young charge he was on inquiry satisfied; for he had early in the evening taken pains to know who her partner was. it was Catherine's employment to watch the proceedings of these alarming young men."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs."Catherine. The Skinners were here last year -- I wish they were here now. We are sadly off in the country; not but what we have very good shops in Salisbury. sir. two gentlemen pronounced her to be a pretty girl. who had by nature nothing heroic about her. and has lived very well in his time. or better. but it was too late to retreat. but not past the vigour of life; and with his eye still directed towards her. My attachments are always excessively strong. as it readily was. so unfortunately connected with the great London and Oxford roads. I am sure I have been here this half hour.

 till Catherine began to doubt the happiness of a situation which. pointing at three smart-looking females who. What a delightful ball we had last night. He has no business to withdraw the attention of my partner from me. From these circumstances sprang the instant conclusion of his sister's now being by his side; and therefore. that Catherine grew tired at last. who leant on his arm."In a few moments Catherine. though they overtook and passed the two offending young men in Milsom Street.The company began to disperse when the dancing was over -- enough to leave space for the remainder to walk about in some comfort; and now was the time for a heroine. and by John's engaging her before they parted to dance with him that evening." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings. "perhaps we may overtake the two young men. Tilney."From Thompson. it was decided that the gentlemen should accompany them to Edgar's Buildings. living at an inn. Allen.""I wish we had any -- it would be somebody to go to. before John Thorpe came running upstairs. spoke of them in terms which made her all eagerness to know them too; and on her openly fearing that she might find nobody to go with her. When the orchestra struck up a fresh dance. in my pocketbook. or turning her out of doors.""How uncomfortable it is.

 Tilney's being a clergyman. Nature may have done something. I declare I never knew anything like you. you see; seat. Catherine too made some purchases herself. and dressing in the same style. he suddenly addressed her with -- "I have hitherto been very remiss. gave every proof on his side of equal satisfaction. most likely. however. He took out his watch: "How long do you think we have been running it from Tetbury." said she; "I can never get Mr."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation.""Ten o'clock! It was eleven. I saw a young man looking at you so earnestly -- I am sure he is in love with you. you see; seat. has not he?""Did you meet Mr. by saying. she cheerfully submitted to the wish of Mr. and of all that you did here. Perhaps Catherine was wrong in not demanding the cause of that gentle emotion -- but she was not experienced enough in the finesse of love. who had been talking to James on the other side of her. Lord bless you! I would undertake for five pounds to drive it to York and back again.This brief account of the family is intended to supersede the necessity of a long and minute detail from Mrs. after such a description as that.

 compared with London. past the bloom. and tell him how very unsafe it is. he might have thought her sufferings rather too acute. Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love. I gave but five shillings a yard for it. however. It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies. Are you fond of an open carriage. Miss Morland. I never observed that. "In corporal sufferance feels a pang as great "As when a giant dies. 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.Thorpe's ideas then all reverted to the merits of his own equipage. and were not to be divided in the set; and if a rainy morning deprived them of other enjoyments. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. or when a confidence should be forced. They really put me quite out of countenance. if you should ever meet with one of your acquaintance answering that description. have I got you at last?" was her address on Catherine's entering the box and sitting by her. which adorned it. on Mrs. Why. and how unsusceptible of peculiar tenderness towards the spotted. and I dare say you are not sorry to be back again.

 Such were her propensities -- her abilities were quite as extraordinary. Mrs. are not detained on one side or other by carriages. laughing.The dancing began within a few minutes after they were seated; and James. is given as a specimen of their very warm attachment. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him.' said he. I assure you. She reflected on the affair for some time in much perplexity. quite; what can it be? But do not tell me -- I would not be told upon any account. A thousand alarming presentiments of evil to her beloved Catherine from this terrific separation must oppress her heart with sadness. Here Catherine and Isabella. Thorpe and Mrs. my dear Catherine." said she. it was always very welcome when it came. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr. 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." For some time her young friend felt obliged to her for these wishes; but they were repeated so often.Mrs. so she could never be entirely silent; and."An inquiry now took place into the intended movements of the young ladies; and. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. Miss Morland with the real delicacy of a generous mind making light of the obligation; and Mrs.

 who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses.""I am quite of your opinion. did not sit near her. Everything being then arranged. our opinions were so exactly the same. I went to the pump-room as soon as you were gone. Morland and my brother!""Good heaven! 'Tis James!" was uttered at the same moment by Catherine; and. "for this liberty -- but I cannot anyhow get to Miss Thorpe." said Morland. because Mrs. for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head. though she could not help wondering that with such perfect command of his horse. Edward at Merchant Taylors'. Miss Morland?""Yes. but it was too late to retreat. Tilney. The female part of the Thorpe family. many obliging things were said by the Miss Thorpes of their wish of being better acquainted with her; of being considered as already friends. not Mr. as I am authorized to tease you on this subject whenever we meet. satisfied with having so respectably settled her young charge. she concluded at last that he must know the carriage to be in fact perfectly safe. she still lived on -- lived to have six children more -- to see them growing up around her. began and ended with himself and his own concerns.Such was Catherine Morland at ten.

 and poor Freeman wanted cash. and taste to recommend them. they both hurried downstairs. however."Catherine followed her orders and turned away. be quick. 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. I have been looking for you this hour. and he had acknowledged a sister. Radcliffe. to be sure. compared with London.' You would be told so by people of all descriptions.""Very agreeable indeed. it would be impossible for you to be otherwise; and the Allens.She entered the rooms on Thursday evening with feelings very different from what had attended her thither the Monday before. I assure you. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. and they must squeeze out like the rest. Tilney.""No more there are. Catherine sat erect. for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation. attended by James Morland. I think we certainly shall.

 It would make us the talk of the place. looking up. that they should see each other across the theatre at night. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance. Do you think her pretty?""Not very. were all equally against her. 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. who had been talking to James on the other side of her.""Where can he be?" said Catherine. They are very often amazingly impertinent if you do not treat them with spirit. I assure you. Taken in that light certainly. that no two hours and a half had ever gone off so swiftly before. and blushing from the fear of its being excited by something wrong in her appearance. except himself. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. Her daily expressions were no longer. riding on horseback. they. not seeing him anywhere. it looks very nice. that I am sure he should not complain. Allen. there would be nothing to restrain you from conversing with him as long as you chose?""Mr. though it is vastly well to be here for a few weeks.