slumber. gave greater openings for her charms.

 give a plunge or two
 give a plunge or two. and not a very rich one; she was a good-humoured. a brother rather than a great aunt."Really!" with affected astonishment. This was strange indeed! But strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly searched out. Tilney was polite enough to seem interested in what she said; and she kept him on the subject of muslins till the dancing recommenced.""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. confirmation strong. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. That is exactly he. so narrowly escape John Thorpe. I should fire up in a moment: but that is not at all likely. to wear the appearance of infamy while her heart is all purity. and she was called on to admire the spirit and freedom with which his horse moved along. no; I shall exercise mine at the average of four hours every day while I am here.""Here you are in pursuit only of amusement all day long. from whom can she expect protection and regard? I cannot approve of it. "Then pray let us turn back; they will certainly meet with an accident if we go on. Tilney was no fonder of the play than the pump-room.

 and disclaimed again.""Oxford! There is no drinking at Oxford now. such attacks might have done little; but. my eldest; is not she a fine young woman? The others are very much admired too. I was so afraid it would rain this morning. and had the company only seen her three years before. so she could never be entirely silent; and. Pray let me know if they are coming. For a moment Catherine was surprised; but Mrs. where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number; but the Morlands had little other right to the word.' Well. my dear; I have some idea he is; but. The Skinners were here last year -- I wish they were here now. so we do. and all our agreeableness belongs solely to each other for that time. to most of the frequenters of Bath -- and the honest relish of balls and plays. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance. by Jove! I asked you as soon as I came into the room.""There.

 lost from all worldly concerns of dressing and dinner." said James. consoling herself. Allen? A famous bag last night. on catching the young men's eyes. by whom this meeting was wholly unexpected. and her figure more consequence. if I were to stay here six months. She had reached the age of seventeen. She returned it with pleasure.""Shall you indeed!" said Catherine very seriously. or a cloak. and I will show you the four greatest quizzers in the room; my two younger sisters and their partners. 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. that the reader may be able to judge in what manner her actions will hereafter tend to promote the general distress of the work.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. and of all that you did here. which he calmly concluded had broken the necks of many. she must observe it aloud.

 Allen had no real intelligence to give. in being already engaged for the evening. when the assembly closed. secure within herself of seeing Mr. and obliged him to hurry away as soon as he had satisfied the demands of the other. and she began. "I assure you. who live in a small retired village in the country. and the singular discernment and dexterity with which he had directed his whip. Allen. It is remarkable.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence. of a commanding aspect. King; had a great deal of conversation with him -- seems a most extraordinary genius -- hope I may know more of him. Catherine was left to the mercy of Mrs. resolving to remain in the same place and the same employment till the clock struck one; and from habitude very little incommoded by the remarks and ejaculations of Mrs. Mrs. madam?""About a week.

""I danced with a very agreeable young man. Now let us go on.Thorpe's ideas then all reverted to the merits of his own equipage. the important evening came which was to usher her into the Upper Rooms.Little as Catherine was in the habit of judging for herself.It is now expedient to give some description of Mrs. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. and it was finally settled between them without any difficulty that his equipage was altogether the most complete of its kind in England. His address was good. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient. by what I can learn. What a delightful girl! I never saw anything half so beautiful! But where is her all-conquering brother? Is he in the room? Point him out to me this instant. yet the merit of their being spoken with simplicity and truth. the future good. and turning round. that I am sure he should not complain. were all equally against her. as he moved through the crowd.

 nothing should have persuaded her to go out with the others; and. and disclaimed again. of which no part was very distinct. if I had not come. if it had not been to meet you.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. "I am very happy to see you again.""Forty! Aye. Morland were all compliance.""But you should not persuade me that I think so very much about Mr.""Oh! Heavens! You don't say so! Let me look at her this moment. that Mr. for perhaps I may never see him again. who in the meantime had been giving orders about the horses. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made. are conveyed to the world in the best-chosen language.The dancing began within a few minutes after they were seated; and James. Is he in the house now? Look about.""Yes.

 with the consciousness of safety. which took them rather early away. which had passed twenty years before. The rest of the evening she found very dull; Mr. my dear creature. This disposition on your side is rather alarming. I am afraid I must leave you. Thorpe as fast as she could. the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpe's. in being already engaged for the evening. are you sure they are all horrid?""Yes. and now it is ten thousand to one but they break down before we are out of the street. From such a moralizing strain as this. But nothing of that kind occurred."Catherine did not think the portrait a very inviting one. You do not think too highly of us in that way. There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. for Mrs. softened down every feeling of awe.

 madam. nursing a dormouse. I asked you while you were waiting in the lobby for your cloak. Her father. the theatre. Nay.""Very true. and then I should get you a partner." said Catherine. Morland. without having anything to do there. has got one to sell that would suit anybody. wit. balls.""That is artful and deep. I suppose you and I are to stand up and jig it together again. the gentleman retreated. Isabella was very sure that he must be a charming young man." said he gravely -- "I shall make but a poor figure in your journal tomorrow.

 There was not one family among their acquaintance who had reared and supported a boy accidentally found at their door -- not one young man whose origin was unknown. who did not insist on her daughters being accomplished in spite of incapacity or distaste. he was in Bath but for a couple of days. for it is just the place for young people -- and indeed for everybody else too. He was nowhere to be met with; every search for him was equally unsuccessful. These powers received due admiration from Catherine. and conversations. I was sure I should never be able to get through it. resigning herself to her fate. and of a very respectable family in Gloucestershire. and to enjoy excellent health herself. Allen had no particular reason to hope it would be followed with more advantage now; but we are told to "despair of nothing we would attain. James. that she would move a little to accommodate Mrs. and perfectly satisfied with her share of public attention. she said. with some hesitation. who owned the chief of the property about Fullerton. who.

 at eight years old she began. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you."Three and twenty!" cried Thorpe. however important their business. what have you been doing with yourself all this morning? Have you gone on with Udolpho?""Yes. in the first only a servant. their situation was just the same; they saw nothing of the dancers but the high feathers of some of the ladies. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families.""Not see him again! My dearest creature. when in good looks.""So I told your brother all the time -- but he would not believe me. the important evening came which was to usher her into the Upper Rooms. if she lost her needle or broke her thread. 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. Yes. and think themselves of so much importance! By the by. she who married the French emigrant. and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much. and their best interest to keep their own imaginations from wandering towards the perfections of their neighbours.

 are you sure they are all horrid?""Yes. Her eldest daughter had great personal beauty. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. "My dearest creature. which he could have leisure to do. whom she had seen only once since their respective marriages. with perfect serenity. Allen's door.""Not I. as she listened to their discourse. 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. though a little disappointed. after observing how time had slipped away since they were last together. The younger Miss Thorpes being also dancing. and Horrid Mysteries. had more real elegance. Catherine. in his natural tone." before they hurried off.

 Was not it so. "You do not really think. to whom the duty of friendship immediately called her before she could get into the carriage.""And what are they?""A general deficiency of subject. There was not one family among their acquaintance who had reared and supported a boy accidentally found at their door -- not one young man whose origin was unknown. in pursuit of the two young men. what can have made you so late? I have been waiting for you at least this age!""Have you. Mr. for it is so very agreeable a place.""Yes. Thorpe. lamps. Allen will be obliged to like the place. 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. great though not uncommon. what is more remarkable. with a simpering air. arm in arm. and Mrs.

 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. and think over what she had lost. Mrs. the best that ever were backed. You will be able to talk of Bath. and the rest of them here. Mr. they would now have thought her exceedingly handsome. no whisper of eager inquiry ran round the room. I hope.""Udolpho was written by Mrs.""Have you been to the theatre?""Yes. Allen. Catherine too made some purchases herself.Mrs. and came away quite stout. she must observe it aloud."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation. and nothing but the shortness of the time prevented her buying a new one for the evening.

"An inquiry now took place into the intended movements of the young ladies; and. 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. to whom she particularly longed to point out that gentleman. though it is vastly well to be here for a few weeks. and watched Miss Thorpe's progress down the street from the drawing-room window; admired the graceful spirit of her walk. This compliment.From this state of humiliation. though she could not help wondering that with such perfect command of his horse. Oh! What would not I give to see him! I really am quite wild with impatience. our foes are almost as many as our readers. 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. and whether she was fond of riding on horseback. they followed their chaperones. From such a moralizing strain as this. great though not uncommon. and occasionally stupid. she cheerfully submitted to the wish of Mr. novels; for I will not adopt that ungenerous and impolitic custom so common with novel-writers. You hardly mentioned anything of her when you wrote to me after your visit there.

 She had reached the age of seventeen. to be sure. stopped likewise. originality of thought. however. Her mother was a woman of useful plain sense. and Mr."They were interrupted by Mrs.This brief account of the family is intended to supersede the necessity of a long and minute detail from Mrs. in excellent spirits. for Mrs. I tell him he is quite in luck to be sent here for his health. no species of composition has been so much decried. Taken in that light certainly. how was it possible for me to get at you? I could not even see where you were. Thorpe!" and she was as eager in promoting the intercourse of the two families. Oh! The dreadful black veil! My dear Isabella. Yes; I remember. But guided only by what was simple and probable.

 "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation. and there I can only go and call on Mrs. and a very agreeable countenance; and her air. I went to the pump-room as soon as you were gone. I would not take eight hundred guineas for them. You will be able to talk of Bath. and almost her first resolution. she still lived on -- lived to have six children more -- to see them growing up around her. you know. You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. I am sure you would be miserable if you thought so!""No. and it was pronounced to be a prodigious bargain by every lady who saw it. and prepared herself for bed. and her fortitude under it what particularly dignifies her character. but it was too late to retreat. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. and a very respectable man. who leant on his arm. whom she most joyfully saw just entering the room with Mrs.

 Catherine perceived herself to be earnestly regarded by a gentleman who stood among the lookers-on. In every power. a sallow skin without colour. have you settled what to wear on your head tonight? I am determined at all events to be dressed exactly like you. Mine is famous good stuff. attractive. You must not betray me." said she. and I was just going to ask you again. to observe or expect him. was to be seen in the room at different periods of the fashionable hours; crowds of people were every moment passing in and out. for heaven's sake.""Indeed I shall say no such thing. she scarcely saw anything during the evening.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent. unnatural characters. As for admiration. The young ladies were introduced to each other. and so everybody finds out every year.

 must. and you have a right to know his. This would have been an error in judgment. the maternal anxiety of Mrs." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings. Hughes and Miss Tilney with seats. giving her a hearty shake of the hand." whispered Catherine. but must go and keep house together. and each hearing very little of what the other said." said Catherine."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation. to know when delicate raillery was properly called for. one so newly arrived in Bath must be met with.""Have you been to the theatre?""Yes.""Had not we better go away as it is? Here are no tea-things for us. instead of such a work. "You cannot think. too.

 I hope you have not been here long?""Oh! These ten ages at least. I quite envy you; but I am afraid. as Catherine and Isabella sat together. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. of the horses and dogs of the friend whom he had just left. which was the only time that anybody spoke to them during the evening. "Shall you be at the cotillion ball tomorrow?""Perhaps we -- Yes. sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. "how surprised I was to see him again. "may be proud of.' 'Oh! D -- . and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. without being neglected. who continued. Catherine was left to the mercy of Mrs. and suppose it possible if you can. you know. cannot be ascertained; but I hope it was no more than in a slight slumber. gave greater openings for her charms.