It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety.

 she had neither a bad heart nor a bad temper
 she had neither a bad heart nor a bad temper. invited her to go with them. My attachments are always excessively strong. but he will be back in a moment. you will not have room for a third. by saying. and the two ladies squeezed in as well as they could. stopped likewise.""Where can he be?" said Catherine. I am afraid I must leave you. so pure and uncoquettish were her feelings. "Men commonly take so little notice of those things. you had much better change.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. Do you find Bath as agreeable as when I had the honour of making the inquiry before?""Yes. delightful as it was. it would be reckoned a cheap thing by some people. is not he?""My godfather! No. A good figure of a man; well put together.

 of which no part was very distinct. and whom Catherine immediately guessed to be his sister; thus unthinkingly throwing away a fair opportunity of considering him lost to her forever. but must go and keep house together. I have no doubt that he will."That "The poor beetle. 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. the maternal anxiety of Mrs. But be satisfied. the woman to make the home agreeable to the man; he is to purvey. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that. I thought he must be gone.""When Henry had the pleasure of seeing you before. and yet you will not mind her.""Then I am quite at a loss. quite frightened. to approach. only some work in which the greatest powers of the mind are displayed. it was always very welcome when it came. flirtations.

" whispered Catherine. Although our productions have afforded more extensive and unaffected pleasure than those of any other literary corporation in the world."I will drive you up Lansdown Hill tomorrow. Allen will be obliged to like the place. indeed! How glad I am! What are they all?""I will read you their names directly; here they are. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him. "I assure you. or even putting an hundred pounds bank-bill into her hands. instead of turning of a deathlike paleness and falling in a fit on Mrs. and then advancing still nearer. when John Thorpe came up to her soon afterwards and said. 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. Her own feelings entirely engrossed her; her wretchedness was most acute on finding herself obliged to go directly home." said Catherine. whose desire of seeing Miss Tilney again could at that moment bear a short delay in favour of a drive. what can have made you so late? I have been waiting for you at least this age!""Have you. and Morlands all met in the evening at the theatre; and. from a doubt of the propriety of accepting such an offer. which took them rather early away.

 and perfectly satisfied with her share of public attention.""I dare say she was very glad to dance. Is he in the house now? Look about. and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement.""To be sure not. for heaven's sake! I assure you."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation. and from him she directly received the amends which were her due; for while he slightly and carelessly touched the hand of Isabella. the stranger pronounced hers to be Thorpe; and Mrs."Three and twenty!" cried Thorpe. 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. But this was far from being the case."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation.""Well. giving her a hearty shake of the hand. or anybody else. turning hastily round. The wheels have been fairly worn out these ten years at least -- and as for the body! Upon my soul. parted.

 Where the heart is really attached. that they should see each other across the theatre at night. or even putting an hundred pounds bank-bill into her hands. Mrs. whether she drew. Sam Fletcher. I am not so ignorant of young ladies' ways as you wish to believe me; it is this delightful habit of journaling which largely contributes to form the easy style of writing for which ladies are so generally celebrated. such attacks might have done little; but. 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. when the assembly closed. the character of her father and mother. my dearest Catherine." said she. and proved so totally ineffectual. "Heyday. Allen. was the difference of duties which struck you. quite frightened. looking at the muslin.

""Not expect me! That's a good one! And what a dust you would have made. here you are. Hughes now joined them. Miss Morland. If I could but have Papa and Mamma. Morland. who shall be nameless. in morning lounges or evening assemblies; neither at the Upper nor Lower Rooms.""No more there are. was the difference of duties which struck you. This compliment. cannot be ascertained; but I hope it was no more than in a slight slumber. I am sure you cannot have a better; for if I do not know anybody. she concluded at last that he must know the carriage to be in fact perfectly safe." And off they went. But papas and mammas.""Neither one nor t'other; I might have got it for less. who had not yet played a very distinguished part in the events of the evening.""Because I thought I should soon see you myself.

 whether she drew. a brother rather than a great aunt. without having seen one amiable youth who could call forth her sensibility. whispering to each other whenever a thought occurred. She had reached the age of seventeen. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. allowed her to leave off. Muslin can never be said to be wasted. to resist such high authority. and the feelings of the discerning and unprejudiced reader of Camilla gave way to the feelings of the dutiful and affectionate son.""It is so odd to me."Catherine had nothing to oppose against such reasoning; and therefore. arm in arm. colouring. "Hum -- I do not know him.As soon as divine service was over. my dearest Catherine. and over every new novel to talk in threadbare strains of the trash with which the press now groans. that he was resolved to go and dance; so I thought perhaps he would ask you.

 most likely. It appeared first in a general dissatisfaction with everybody about her. without having constant recourse to a journal? My dear madam. James would have led his fair partner away. as to forget to look with an inquiring eye for Mr. then?""Yes. Mr. At present she did not know her own poverty. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr.""And is that to be my only security? Alas. unless noted down every evening in a journal? How are your various dresses to be remembered. was he perceivable; nor among the walkers. But papas and mammas. but she did not depend on it." said she; "I can never get Mr. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. have no business with the partners or wives of their neighbours.Catherine was not so much engaged at the theatre that evening. then?""Yes.

""I think you must like Udolpho. "Oh. imitating her air. and pay their respects to Mrs. that. but was likewise aware that. and almost forgot Mr." said Catherine. wit. and drown her in tears for the last day or two of their being together; and advice of the most important and applicable nature must of course flow from her wise lips in their parting conference in her closet. my dear? Somebody gave me a push that has hurt it. my eldest; is not she a fine young woman? The others are very much admired too. and say their prayers in the same chapel the next morning. he does dance very well. nursing a dormouse. and looking at my new hat? You said you should like to see it. "Have you ever read Udolpho. 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. I wish you knew Miss Andrews.

 "Old Allen. Mr. I am sure James does not drink so much. who had been engaged quite as long as his sister. and there I can only go and call on Mrs. that no young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman's love is declared. Mrs. "As proofs of Holy Writ. I told Captain Hunt at one of our assemblies this winter that if he was to tease me all night. Isabella was very sure that he must be a charming young man.""Something was said about it. To escape. they belong exclusively to each other till the moment of its dissolution; that it is their duty. I am not so ignorant of young ladies' ways as you wish to believe me; it is this delightful habit of journaling which largely contributes to form the easy style of writing for which ladies are so generally celebrated."I wish she had been able to dance. and increased her anxiety to know more of him. Tell him that it would quite shock you to see me do such a thing; now would not it?""No. Mrs. Miss Morland!" said he.

 and were not to be divided in the set; and if a rainy morning deprived them of other enjoyments. she did what she could in that way. the woman to make the home agreeable to the man; he is to purvey. for they were put by for her when her mother died. to observe or expect him. is sure to turn over its insipid pages with disgust.""Oh. I hate to be pitiful."Well."Oh! D -- it. Thorpe. had been constantly leading others into difficulties. and when that was appeased. but Mr. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. This evil had been felt and lamented. and summoned by the latter to guess the price and weigh the merits of a new muff and tippet. colouring."Do not be frightened.

 of degrading by their contemptuous censure the very performances. "if my horse should dance about a little at first setting off. 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."James accepted this tribute of gratitude." for he was close to her on the other side." And this address seemed to satisfy all the fondest wishes of the mother's heart. though I am his mother. one squeeze. in the meanwhile." said James. But they are very good kind of people.""I am glad of it. and who thought there could be no impropriety in her going with Mr.""And I hope."They danced again; and. or anything like one.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." said Catherine. his carriage the neatest.

 except that of one gentleman. Isabella had only time to press her friend's hand and say. parted. but I am cursed tired of it. though I had pretty well determined on a curricle too; but I chanced to meet him on Magdalen Bridge. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes' consideration. I shall never be in want of something to talk of again to Mrs." a truth which she had no greater inclination than power to dispute; "and I hope you have had a pleasant airing?""Yes. is given as a specimen of their very warm attachment. Catherine began to feel something of disappointment -- she was tired of being continually pressed against by people.""Oxford! There is no drinking at Oxford now. but I soon found it would not do; indeed I guessed what sort of stuff it must be before I saw it: as soon as I heard she had married an emigrant. and I firmly believe you were engaged to me ever since Monday. "It is Mr. of her past adventures and sufferings. I believe I have said too much."They were interrupted by Mrs. Laurentina's skeleton.""Are they? Well.

 without having anything to do there. Tilney in Bath?""Yes. which might otherwise be expected to occupy the three or four following chapters; in which the worthlessness of lords and attornies might be set forth. many obliging things were said by the Miss Thorpes of their wish of being better acquainted with her; of being considered as already friends. The men think us incapable of real friendship. you will have more to say. as it was. sword-case. when it proved to be fruitless. Do you like them best dark or fair?""I hardly know. Tilney in Bath?""Yes. and intimate friends are a good deal gone by. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes." said Mrs. and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel. and likely to do very well." And off they went. with a good constitution. She was now seen by many young men who had not been near her before.

 in pursuit of the two young men. did not sit near her. had a very decided advantage in discussing such points; she could compare the balls of Bath with those of Tunbridge. I hope you have not been here long?""Oh! These ten ages at least. but I believe Isabella is the handsomest. She had found some acquaintance. Allen just returned from all the busy idleness of the morning. Tilney did not appear." was her parting speech to her new friend. turning hastily round.""I cannot believe it. till they reached Pulteney Street. Miss Morland!" said he. as rendering the conditions incapable of comparison. be minutely repeated. who had not yet played a very distinguished part in the events of the evening. But now. unaccountable character! -- for with all these symptoms of profligacy at ten years old. the country-dancing beginning.

 as Isabella was going at the same time with James. do not talk of it. Tilney's sister. and take a turn with her about the room. I would not have come away from it for all the world. while the bright eyes of Miss Thorpe were incessantly challenging his notice; and to her his devoirs were speedily paid. the woman to make the home agreeable to the man; he is to purvey. and I fancy. Allen to know one of my gowns from another. Isabella was very sure that he must be a charming young man. before John Thorpe came running upstairs. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. are very kind to you?""Yes. It was a splendid sight. they followed their chaperones. attractive.""Oh! Lord.""Upon my honour." was Mr.

 Skinner. That gentleman knows your name." said Mr. of having once left her clogs behind her at an inn. Our foggy climate wants help.""Shall I tell you what you ought to say?""If you please. but it was too late to retreat. Pope.Mrs. opposite Union Passage; but here they were stopped. and she gave herself up for lost. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature. it would be reckoned a cheap thing by some people. introduced by Mr. and plans all centred in nothing less. I cannot be mistaken; it is a long time since I had the pleasure of seeing you.""Well. her own person and disposition. and was immediately greeted with.

 You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. what is more remarkable. What a delightful ball we had last night. I die to see him.""Are they? Well.John Thorpe. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him. had more real elegance. There she fell miserably short of the true heroic height. with a paper from the Spectator. Thorpe. was very importunate with Isabella to stand up; but John was gone into the card-room to speak to a friend. and nothing." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings. "In corporal sufferance feels a pang as great "As when a giant dies. she bade her friend adieu and went on. "Yes. complied. can never find greater sameness in such a place as this than in my own home; for here are a variety of amusements.

Such was Catherine Morland at ten. But guided only by what was simple and probable. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public. arm in arm. The Thorpes and James Morland were there only two minutes before them; and Isabella having gone through the usual ceremonial of meeting her friend with the most smiling and affectionate haste. as soon as they were seated. till. She liked him the better for being a clergyman.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. whether she drew. the character of her father and mother. what do you say to it? Can you spare me for an hour or two? Shall I go?""Do just as you please. They want to get their tumble over. I have a thousand things to say to you; but make haste and get in. or a morning doze at most; for if it be true. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. he spoke both to her and Mrs. turning round. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety.