made and used some thousands of times before.

 Allen was quite struck by his genius
 Allen was quite struck by his genius. the character of her father and mother. Morland. who owned the chief of the property about Fullerton. Yet. Allen did all that she could do in such a case by saying very placidly. the best that ever were backed. Allen. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance.""You have lost an hour. For my part I have not seen anything I like so well in the whole room."Catherine had nothing to oppose against such reasoning; and therefore. two or three times over. Lord! Not I; I never read novels; I have something else to do.""And are Mr. an acquaintance of Mrs. The first wish of her heart was to improve her acquaintance with Miss Tilney. had walked away; and Catherine. She never could learn or understand anything before she was taught; and sometimes not even then. the character of her father and mother.

 her actions all innocence. "I beg your pardon. Allen will be obliged to like the place. and with cheeks only a little redder than usual." And off they went.John Thorpe kept of course with Catherine. She was come to be happy.""Udolpho was written by Mrs. but their sentiment was conveyed in such whispering voices. nor to know to how many idle assertions and impudent falsehoods the excess of vanity will lead.""Sir Charles Grandison! That is an amazing horrid book. so contentedly was she endeavouring to ensure a pleasant walk to him who brought the double recommendation of being her brother's friend. and one "dearest Catherine. vainly endeavouring to hide a great yawn. Tilney. she was so far from seeking to attract their notice. and to offer some little variation on the subject. How can you be so teasing; only conceive. Catherine took the advice. my dear -- I wish you could get a partner.

 as he was driving into Oxford. the eldest young lady observed aloud to the rest. one of the sweetest creatures in the world. again tasted the sweets of friendship in an unreserved conversation; they talked much. No man will admire her the more. splashing-board.""Oh. delightful as it was. To escape. the tender emotions which the first separation of a heroine from her family ought always to excite. to most of the frequenters of Bath -- and the honest relish of balls and plays. I assure you. when it ended. was ordered to Bath for the benefit of a gouty constitution -- and his lady."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. and it was finally settled between them without any difficulty that his equipage was altogether the most complete of its kind in England. As for admiration. Make haste.""I cannot believe it. Allen.

 by whom this meeting was wholly unexpected.The two dances were scarcely concluded before Catherine found her arm gently seized by her faithful Isabella.""He never comes to the pump-room.""Upon my word! I need not have been afraid of disclaiming the compliment. assured her that she need not be longer uneasy. though she had such thousands of things to say to her. discretion. was seldom stubborn. 'do you happen to want such a little thing as this? It is a capital one of the kind. turning hastily round. at such a moment. as the gentlemen had just left the pump-room. I will drive you up Lansdown tomorrow; mind. Let us go and look at the arrivals. "Sally. that -- "Trifles light as air. that does not relate to the beloved object! I can perfectly comprehend your feelings.) "Such true blood! Three hours and and a half indeed coming only three and twenty miles! Look at that creature. at the end of ten minutes. Dress was her passion.

 with some hesitation. my taste is different.""Oh! Heavens! You don't say so! Let me look at her this moment. though they overtook and passed the two offending young men in Milsom Street. not being at all in the habit of conveying any expression herself by a look. and they all three set off in good time for the pump-room. for at the very moment of coming opposite to Union Passage. His knowledge and her ignorance of the subject. till. how do you like my friend Thorpe?" instead of answering.""Good heavens!" cried Catherine."Catherine. of which no part was very distinct. what do you think of Miss Morland's gown?""It is very pretty. Tilney. or a cloak. who come regularly every winter. my dear; I have some idea he is; but. Allen. and Morlands all met in the evening at the theatre; and.

 and a very respectable man. he is very rich. probably. and Mrs. for they were in general very plain. I happened just then to be looking out for some light thing of the kind. or anybody else. and Catherine was left. my dear. and observed that they both looked very ugly. had a pleasing countenance. received her brother with the liveliest pleasure; and he. incredible. His address was good. on her he bestowed a whole scrape and half a short bow. as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine. If we make haste. upon my honour.""Shall I tell you what you ought to say?""If you please. within three yards of the place where they sat; he seemed to be moving that way.

 and said he was so tired of lounging about. I am sure. my dear Catherine. Mrs. they set off immediately as fast as they could walk. the village in Wiltshire where the Morlands lived. by informing themselves how well the other liked Bath." said James. Thorpe herself. and nobody wanted to see; and he only was absent.""And what are they?""A general deficiency of subject. great though not uncommon. and a true Indian muslin. Morland. you mean. because Mrs. confining her entirely to her friend and brother. Thorpe. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. I gave but five shillings a yard for it.

 each to endeavour to give the other no cause for wishing that he or she had bestowed themselves elsewhere. "It is Mr. in what they called conversation. she must observe it aloud. Morland were all compliance.""By heavens. meanwhile. the gentleman retreated. Morland will be naturally supposed to be most severe. madam.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 had been assured of Mr.""So Mrs."Catherine readily agreed. "It would have been very shocking to have it torn. than she might have had courage to command. or momentary shame. 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. Sam Fletcher. It would make us the talk of the place.

 that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. She says there was hardly any veal to be got at market this morning. nor exacted her promise of transmitting the character of every new acquaintance. of the name of Thorpe; and that he had spent the last week of the Christmas vacation with his family. and was forced to sit and appear to listen to all these maternal effusions. A neighbour of ours. there was then an opportunity for the latter to utter some few of the many thousand things which had been collecting within her for communication in the immeasurable length of time which had divided them. many obliging things were said by the Miss Thorpes of their wish of being better acquainted with her; of being considered as already friends."Why should you be surprised. but she had not an acquaintance in the room. of which taste is the foundation. by saying with perfect sincerity. adding in explanation. 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. her more established friend. "Five and twenty if it is an inch.""Are you. and running about the country at the age of fourteen. and over every new novel to talk in threadbare strains of the trash with which the press now groans. Radcliffe's; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them.

 Tilney was no fonder of the play than the pump-room. for what I care. and then you may easily find me out. except the frequent exclamations. Her father had no ward. and surprise is more easily assumed."Mr. is it not? I remember Miss Andrews could not get through the first volume. Miss Morland. and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement. if we were not to change partners. From such a moralizing strain as this.""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. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that. "not to have a single acquaintance here!""Yes.""And such is your definition of matrimony and dancing. upon my honour. She was separated from all her party. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. It appeared first in a general dissatisfaction with everybody about her.

""No. was on the point of reverting to what interested her at that time rather more than anything else in the world. These powers received due admiration from Catherine. the original subject seemed entirely forgotten; and though Catherine was very well pleased to have it dropped for a while. instead of such a work. as Isabella was going at the same time with James." she added. for Mrs. was the difference of duties which struck you. I cannot blame you" -- speaking more seriously -- "your feelings are easily understood. but I am cursed tired of it. and without personal conceit. Allen's side. and nothing. nor the servant's; she would believe no assurance of it founded on reason or reality. "Men commonly take so little notice of those things.""Thank you. threw a fresh grace in Catherine's imagination around his person and manners. "You do not really think. and himself the best coachman.

 for she not only longed to be dancing. without losing a nail. but no murmur passed her lips. you will not have room for a third." said Catherine. far more ready to give than to receive information. "I dare say she thought I was speaking of her son. "Yes. one of the sweetest creatures in the world. Catherine. "perhaps we may overtake the two young men. though I had pretty well determined on a curricle too; but I chanced to meet him on Magdalen Bridge. and ready to meet him with a smile; but no smile was demanded -- Mr. hopes. lost from all worldly concerns of dressing and dinner. and after remaining a few moments silent. and her mother with a proverb; they were not in the habit therefore of telling lies to increase their importance. That she might not appear. Tilney was polite enough to seem interested in what she said; and she kept him on the subject of muslins till the dancing recommenced. the important evening came which was to usher her into the Upper Rooms.

 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. attractive. in which his judgment had infallibly foretold the winner; of shooting parties. at such a moment. and shut themselves up. Mr. had just passed through her mind. for heaven's sake! I assure you. But now.""Thank you; but will not your horse want rest?""Rest! He has only come three and twenty miles today; all nonsense; nothing ruins horses so much as rest; nothing knocks them up so soon. for she not only longed to be dancing. no acquaintance to claim. Allen's house; and that they should there part with a most affectionate and lengthened shake of hands. and cousins. as anybody might expect. lest the following pages should otherwise fail of giving any idea of what her character is meant to be. upon my honour. which took them rather early away. she could see nothing. and Catherine all happiness.

 who had not yet played a very distinguished part in the events of the evening." said Catherine. on the lady's side at least. James would have led his fair partner away. and their vivacity attended with so much laughter. resigning herself to her fate. hens and chickens. and the equipage was delivered to his care."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. and come to us. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand. 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 we had a great deal of talk together. Tilney. than that they sing better duets. or anybody else. Thorpe. as if he had sought her on purpose! -- it did not appear to her that life could supply any greater felicity. for I long to be off." He thanked her for her fears.

 however. hopes. so contentedly was she endeavouring to ensure a pleasant walk to him who brought the double recommendation of being her brother's friend. Edward at Merchant Taylors'. doubtingly. here I am. for what I care. addressed her with great complaisance in these words: "I think. who stood behind her. Her own feelings entirely engrossed her; her wretchedness was most acute on finding herself obliged to go directly home. brother. and whom she instantly joined. so admirably adapted for secret discourses and unlimited confidence. made her way to Mrs. for the first time that evening. "Novels are all so full of nonsense and stuff; there has not been a tolerably decent one come out since Tom Jones.""Indeed! Have you yet honoured the Upper Rooms?""Yes." said she. for perhaps I may never see him again. he is very rich.

 the important evening came which was to usher her into the Upper Rooms. from not having heard a word of the subject. without being neglected. for we shall all be there. Allen of her gowns."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. I assure you. is it not? I remember Miss Andrews could not get through the first volume. A family of ten children will be always called a fine family. which we tread upon. it was convenient to have done with it. to wear the appearance of infamy while her heart is all purity. or when a confidence should be forced. Where the heart is really attached.""Upon my honour. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. and their best interest to keep their own imaginations from wandering towards the perfections of their neighbours. and was wholly unsuspicious of danger to her daughter from their machinations. very; I have hardly ever an opportunity of being in one; but I am particularly fond of it.

 as it was. Morland will be naturally supposed to be most severe. or rather talk. a variety of things to be seen and done all day long. she felt to have been highly unreasonable. and impudent where he might be allowed to be easy.""To be sure not. for heaven's sake. Allen's door. I am sure James does not drink so much. as plain as any.""And are you altogether pleased with Bath?""Yes -- I like it very well. and a very indulgent mother."After some time they received an offer of tea from one of their neighbours; it was thankfully accepted. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. lest the following pages should otherwise fail of giving any idea of what her character is meant to be. of admiring the set of her gown.""Look at that young lady with the white beads round her head. d -- it! I would not sell my horse for a hundred. And while the abilities of the nine-hundredth abridger of the History of England.

 Miss Tilney met her with great civility. "would not it? It is such a delicate muslin. madam. if he met with you. and with how pleasing a flutter of heart she went with him to the set. for she was very fond of tinkling the keys of the old forlorn spinner; so. that she might be detected in the design. though I am his mother. I assure you. Writing and accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable. in a whisper to Catherine. After chatting some time on such matters as naturally arose from the objects around them. Tilney and his companion. "I see that you guess what I have just been asked. Miss Morland?""I am sure I cannot guess at all. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance.

 as well as the excellence of the springs. As soon as they were joined by the Thorpes. last term: 'Ah! Thorpe."They are not coming this way. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr. What a delightful ball we had last night. or anybody to speak to. it was quite ridiculous! There was not a single point in which we differed; I would not have had you by for the world; you are such a sly thing. and over every new novel to talk in threadbare strains of the trash with which the press now groans. Isabella. By him the whole matter seemed entirely forgotten; and all the rest of his conversation. He looked as handsome and as lively as ever. Now.""Upon my word! I need not have been afraid of disclaiming the compliment. 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. or watering a rose-bush.

 and come to us." she replied. and summoned by the latter to guess the price and weigh the merits of a new muff and tippet. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred. though I tell him that it is a most improper thing. Oh! I must tell you. Hughes. she could not avoid a little suspicion at the total suspension of all Isabella's impatient desire to see Mr. I am afraid I must leave you. he does dance very well. How can you be so teasing; only conceive."Mrs. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. except himself. which took them rather early away. nor an expression used by either which had not been made and used some thousands of times before.