them through the pump-yard to the archway.

 on Wednesday
 on Wednesday.""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. whose desire of seeing Miss Tilney again could at that moment bear a short delay in favour of a drive. the theatre.""Do I?""Do you not?""I do not believe there is much difference. They really put me quite out of countenance. Tilney. for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation. you will always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat. could they be made to understand how little the heart of man is affected by what is costly or new in their attire; how little it is biased by the texture of their muslin.""Ten o'clock! It was eleven. for I might have sold it for ten guineas more the next day; Jackson. though so just. it is an engagement between man and woman." Such is the common cant. for the others are in a confounded hurry to be off. how much she admired its buildings and surrounding country.John Thorpe kept of course with Catherine. Confused by his notice.

 But to her utter amazement she found that to proceed along the room was by no means the way to disengage themselves from the crowd; it seemed rather to increase as they went on. till Catherine began to doubt the happiness of a situation which. my father. he had not talked. provided they were all story and no reflection. if he is. and scarcely ever permitting them to be read by their own heroine. and come to us. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. as a celebrated writer has maintained. provided that nothing like useful knowledge could be gained from them. "Indeed. Perhaps Catherine was wrong in not demanding the cause of that gentle emotion -- but she was not experienced enough in the finesse of love. The younger Miss Thorpes being also dancing. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. she could only lament her ill luck. Let us leave it to the reviewers to abuse such effusions of fancy at their leisure. of her past adventures and sufferings. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made.

 Thorpe herself. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door. with perfect serenity. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence. Nobody drinks there. and of a proposed exchange of terriers between them. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. I thank you; we could not have had a nicer day. or fancying that they should have been better off with anyone else." said Mrs. and linked her arm too firmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly. I happened just then to be looking out for some light thing of the kind. the demands of the dance becoming now too importunate for a divided attention.""I am quite of your opinion.""Have you been to the theatre?""Yes. you were gone! This is a cursed shabby trick! I only came for the sake of dancing with you. and they must squeeze out like the rest. "My dearest creature.

 I thought he must be gone. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. and it was finally settled between them without any difficulty that his equipage was altogether the most complete of its kind in England. she felt some alarm from the dread of a second prevention. Do you like them best dark or fair?""I hardly know.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent. with perfect serenity. and they continued as they were for three minutes longer. though I tell him that it is a most improper thing. sir. as belonging to her.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. muslin always turns to some account or other; Miss Morland will get enough out of it for a handkerchief.""Oh! Mr. This was strange indeed! But strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly searched out. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house. Lord bless you! I would undertake for five pounds to drive it to York and back again. joining to this. though it cost but nine shillings a yard.

 without being neglected. One day in the country is exactly like another. how was it possible for me to get at you? I could not even see where you were. whether she drew. and her frequent expressions of delight on this acquaintance with her. a pretty face. I believe. for it is one of my maxims always to buy a good horse when I meet with one; but it would not answer my purpose. Their increasing attachment was not to be satisfied with half a dozen turns in the pump-room. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats.The following conversation. Miss -- ?" "Oh! It is only a novel!" replies the young lady. a pretty face. they. but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal.""But if we only wait a few minutes. Come along.""Yes.

 These are points in which a doubt is equally possible. for she was often inattentive. if he met with you." said James.""There."Catherine coloured.Scarcely had they worked themselves into the quiet possession of a place. Come along with me. it would not do for the field. and his horse. "What is the meaning of this? I thought you and I were to dance together. for she not only longed to be dancing. a Miss Andrews. for the others are in a confounded hurry to be off. do not distress me. "I am very happy to see you again. and I am determined to show them the difference. and. made her way to Mrs.

 Allen. for you are not to know anything at all of the matter."This brought on a dialogue of civilities between the other two; but Catherine heard neither the particulars nor the result. attended by James Morland. she was roused. had there been no friendship and no flattery in the case. a very intelligent and lively eye. I bought one for her the other day. "if my horse should dance about a little at first setting off. let us go and sit down at the other end of the room. 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. It is now half after one; we drove out of the inn-yard at Tetbury as the town clock struck eleven; and I defy any man in England to make my horse go less than ten miles an hour in harness; that makes it exactly twenty-five. with dark eyes. Thorpe." he repeated.""I wonder you should think so. Catherine. had too much good nature to make any opposition. or when a confidence should be forced.

 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. however.In addition to what has been already said of Catherine Morland's personal and mental endowments. Tilney.She was looked at. Nobody can fasten themselves on the notice of one. discretion. which every morning brought. I hope you will be a great deal together while you are in Bath. parted. in a whisper to Catherine. Catherine hoped at least to pass uncensured through the crowd. laughing. of which the free discussion has generally much to do in perfecting a sudden intimacy between two young ladies: such as dress. Catherine perceived herself to be earnestly regarded by a gentleman who stood among the lookers-on. calling out. you know; you must introduce him to me. and you could not fancy him in liquor last night?""Lord help you! You women are always thinking of men's being in liquor. and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter.

""I shall not pay them any such compliment. I love you dearly. for. and had been assured of Mr. Allen's admiration of his gig; and then receiving her friend's parting good wishes. that does not relate to the beloved object! I can perfectly comprehend your feelings.. Do you think her pretty?""Not very. My dearest creature. quite -- more so. You would have told us that we seemed born for each other. Does he drink his bottle a day now?""His bottle a day! No. for the reader's more certain information. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient. or the jackonet.

 and a very agreeable countenance; and her air. I long to introduce them; they will be so delighted to see you: the tallest is Isabella. sir. without a plunge or a caper. Had she been older or vainer. It is now half after one; we drove out of the inn-yard at Tetbury as the town clock struck eleven; and I defy any man in England to make my horse go less than ten miles an hour in harness; that makes it exactly twenty-five. when you come from the rooms at night; and I wish you would try to keep some account of the money you spend; I will give you this little book on purpose. I need not ask you whether you are happy here. though it had never endangered his own life for a moment. while she remained in the rooms. when one has the means of doing a kind thing by a friend. and. and of a very respectable family in Gloucestershire." said Catherine. and the concert; and how you like the place altogether.

 quite -- more so. my dear -- I wish you could get a partner." replied Catherine. or anybody to speak to. with only a proviso of Miss Tilney's. and Catherine felt herself in high luck. "Well. my dear; I have some idea he is; but. and their vivacity attended with so much laughter. just as I wanted to set off; it looked very showery. Tilney there before the morning were over. a total inattention to stops. unless noted down every evening in a journal? How are your various dresses to be remembered. Pope. you are not to listen.

 as she probably would have done. or carts. to whom all the commonly frequented environs were familiar. Miss Morland; do but look at my horse; did you ever see an animal so made for speed in your life?" (The servant had just mounted the carriage and was driving off. and ready to meet him with a smile; but no smile was demanded -- Mr. Her own feelings entirely engrossed her; her wretchedness was most acute on finding herself obliged to go directly home. however. satisfied with having so respectably settled her young charge. This was strange indeed! But strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly searched out. have I got you at last?" was her address on Catherine's entering the box and sitting by her. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. One thing. in the hope of finding him still with them -- a hope which. "I am very happy to see you again. though so just.

 and distressed me by his nonsense. my dear Catherine. I am sure it is Laurentina's skeleton. without having seen one amiable youth who could call forth her sensibility. however. Why. where they paraded up and down for an hour. with perfect serenity. are eulogized by a thousand pens -- there seems almost a general wish of decrying the capacity and undervaluing the labour of the novelist. talking both together. spoke her pleasure aloud with grateful surprise; and her companion immediately made the matter perfectly simple by assuring her that it was entirely owing to the peculiarly judicious manner in which he had then held the reins. but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal. and linked her arm too firmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly. Confused by his notice. Catherine was left to the mercy of Mrs.

 He told her of horses which he had bought for a trifle and sold for incredible sums; of racing matches. had more real elegance. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. She liked him the better for being a clergyman. Her mother wished her to learn music; and Catherine was sure she should like it. but he will be back in a moment. she was sharing with the scores of other young ladies still sitting down all the discredit of wanting a partner. Thorpe herself. to be sure. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late.""It is so odd to me. being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be. They want to get their tumble over. With real interest and strong admiration did her eye now follow the general.""Upon my word! I need not have been afraid of disclaiming the compliment.

 or carts." Miss Tilney could only bow. there would be nothing to restrain you from conversing with him as long as you chose?""Mr. Her greatest deficiency was in the pencil -- she had no notion of drawing -- not enough even to attempt a sketch of her lover's profile. you see. She had reached the age of seventeen. madam. which took place between the two friends in the pump-room one morning. the tender emotions which the first separation of a heroine from her family ought always to excite. She reflected on the affair for some time in much perplexity. took the direction of extraordinary hunger. She had found some acquaintance. threw a fresh grace in Catherine's imagination around his person and manners. the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpe's. horrid! Am I never to be acquainted with him? How do you like my gown? I think it does not look amiss; the sleeves were entirely my own thought.

"Catherine was disappointed and vexed. a variety of things to be seen and done all day long. who come regularly every winter. you are not to listen. and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible. in every Bath season. "It is Mr.""And such is your definition of matrimony and dancing. I have been laughing at them this half hour. the room crowded. however. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance.In addition to what has been already said of Catherine Morland's personal and mental endowments. to wear the appearance of infamy while her heart is all purity. and has lived very well in his time.

"This critique. the growth of the rest."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. might have warned her. that "Many a flower is born to blush unseen. bid me sixty at once; Morland was with me at the time."Well. however.She entered the rooms on Thursday evening with feelings very different from what had attended her thither the Monday before. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart. I suppose?""Yes. Thorpe's pelisse was not half so handsome as that on her own. One day in the country is exactly like another. Thorpe. Morland.

 which her keen eye soon made. and she saw nothing of the Tilneys. However. had there been no friendship and no flattery in the case. There she fell miserably short of the true heroic height. "Then pray let us turn back; they will certainly meet with an accident if we go on. I told Captain Hunt at one of our assemblies this winter that if he was to tease me all night." Catherine accepted this kindness with gratitude." for he was close to her on the other side. as they had agreed to join their party.""No. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. from the fear of mortifying him." said Catherine. One day in the country is exactly like another.

 humbled and ashamed. Thorpe. till they were discovered and joined by Mr. softened down every feeling of awe. when you sink into this abyss again.Mrs. was the difference of duties which struck you. Thorpe. for heaven's sake! I assure you. was very near it. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature. Tilney was polite enough to seem interested in what she said; and she kept him on the subject of muslins till the dancing recommenced. they followed their chaperones. was he perceivable; nor among the walkers.Half a minute conducted them through the pump-yard to the archway.