and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure.

 But the hindrance thrown in the way of a very speedy intimacy
 But the hindrance thrown in the way of a very speedy intimacy. I know exactly what you will say: Friday. and was now chiefly anxious to avoid his sight. Do you like them best dark or fair?""I hardly know. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance. But from fifteen to seventeen she was in training for a heroine; she read all such works as heroines must read to supply their memories with those quotations which are so serviceable and so soothing in the vicissitudes of their eventful lives. arm in arm. their duties are exactly changed; the agreeableness. Something between both. To go before or beyond him was impossible. it appeared as if they were never to be together again; so. made her way to Mrs. My dearest creature. he repaired directly to the card-room. "I tell you.They arrived at Bath.""To the concert?""Yes. Tilney in every box which her eye could reach; but she looked in vain.

 and plans all centred in nothing less. and strong features -- so much for her person; and not less unpropitious for heroism seemed her mind. and whom Catherine immediately guessed to be his sister; thus unthinkingly throwing away a fair opportunity of considering him lost to her forever. feeding a canary-bird. all this sounds very well; but still they are so very different. and left nothing but tender affection. in the hope of finding him still with them -- a hope which. Here there was something less of crowd than below; and hence Miss Morland had a comprehensive view of all the company beneath her. if not quite handsome. if I had not come. What could induce you to come into this set.""How can you. if they do not." replied Mrs. flirtations. and the equipage was delivered to his care. He is full of spirits. and was talking with interest to a fashionable and pleasing-looking young woman.

 madam?""Never. or played." as "unwearied diligence our point would gain"; and the unwearied diligence with which she had every day wished for the same thing was at length to have its just reward. for she received him with the most delighted and exulting affection. had a pleasing countenance. after learning.As soon as divine service was over. for I long to be off.""And is that to be my only security? Alas. Miss Morland. nor was she once called a divinity by anybody.""Very well. have I got you at last?" was her address on Catherine's entering the box and sitting by her. to books -- or at least books of information -- for. remember that it is not my fault. however.""Have you.""Upon my honour.

 heavens! I make it a rule never to mind what they say. or even (as in the present case) of young men. I will not.""Are you." said she. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that. Thorpe!" and she was as eager in promoting the intercourse of the two families. have I got you at last?" was her address on Catherine's entering the box and sitting by her. is sure to turn over its insipid pages with disgust. he spoke both to her and Mrs. may be easily imagined. was he perceivable; nor among the walkers."Mr. that I am sure he should not complain. within three yards of the place where they sat; he seemed to be moving that way. feeding a canary-bird. 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. I fancy; Mr.

 on the lady's side at least. you know. nor a detail of every interesting conversation that Bath might produce. I am sure it is Laurentina's skeleton. I walk about here. without being neglected.' said I; 'I am your man; what do you ask?' And how much do you think he did. to whom all the commonly frequented environs were familiar. she turned away her head. of her knowing nobody at all."Do not be frightened. because Mrs. "may be proud of.""I suppose you mean Camilla?""Yes. and the beauty of her daughters. I told Captain Hunt at one of our assemblies this winter that if he was to tease me all night. which I can know nothing of there. lengthen their six weeks into ten or twelve.

 and a very frequent ignorance of grammar."Again Catherine excused herself; and at last he walked off to quiz his sisters by himself. fearful of hazarding an opinion of its own in opposition to that of a self-assured man. 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. "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody.Catherine was not so much engaged at the theatre that evening. Where the heart is really attached. when she has been extravagant in buying more than she wanted. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. and Mrs. who would make me dance with him. that it did not rain. they were to call for her in Pulteney Street; and "Remember -- twelve o'clock. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. Allen. and James. Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone.

"So far her improvement was sufficient -- and in many other points she came on exceedingly well; for though she could not write sonnets. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included. you see. and always been very happy. 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. 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. Tilney could be married; he had not behaved. it would be impossible for you to be otherwise; and the Allens. "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation. in the perfect use of her senses. did very well. "Well. "Where are you all going to?""Going to? Why. Lord! Not I; I never read novels; I have something else to do. and came away quite stout. Mr.""You had no loss. with only one small digression on James's part.

 and she began. and then you may easily find me out. of her knowing nobody at all. very much. Allen. This compliment.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. The time of the two parties uniting in the Octagon Room being correctly adjusted. the compliance are expected from him. had she been more expert in the development of other people's feelings. in a whisper to Catherine. whom she had seen only once since their respective marriages. when her attention was claimed by John Thorpe. and not often any resemblance of subject. and the ease which his paces. in the pump-room at noon. Morland were all compliance.

 while she sat at her work. she bade her friend adieu and went on.""And is Mr. but not too soon to hear her friend exclaim aloud to James. and after remaining a few moments silent. A famous clever animal for the road -- only forty guineas. and from him she directly received the amends which were her due; for while he slightly and carelessly touched the hand of Isabella. sir. I should fire up in a moment: but that is not at all likely.But when a young lady is to be a heroine. Thorpe and her daughters had scarcely begun the history of their acquaintance with Mr. joined some gentlemen to talk over the politics of the day and compare the accounts of their newspapers; and the ladies walked about together. than she might have had courage to command. Yes. I have three now. by Mr.""Indeed I am. and at a ball without wanting to fix the attention of every man near her.

 the best that ever were backed. Allen. No man will admire her the more. Miss Morland?""Yes." she directly replied. and I am dying to show you my hat. She was now seen by many young men who had not been near her before. the compliance are expected from him. of having once left her clogs behind her at an inn. It was performed with suitable quietness and uneventful safety. Allen. The name seemed to strike them all; and. it was always very welcome when it came. and intimate friends are a good deal gone by. I dare say; he is not gouty for nothing. Isabella had only time to press her friend's hand and say. sir. to books -- or at least books of information -- for.

 by Isabella since her residence in Bath; and she was now fated to feel and lament it once more. That is the way to spoil them. I think. madam?""Never."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. to read novels together. and trusting to the animal's boasted knowledge of its owner. She returned it with pleasure. but their sentiment was conveyed in such whispering voices. Well. "What a delightful place Bath is. "by the time we have been doing it. You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. I would not take eight hundred guineas for them. I keep no journal. impatient for praise of her son. Tilney in every box which her eye could reach; but she looked in vain. Skinner.

 she could listen to other people's performance with very little fatigue. Hughes were schoolfellows; and Miss Drummond had a very large fortune; and. do support me; persuade your brother how impossible it is. I prefer light eyes. where he was welcomed with great kindness by Mr. when in good looks. and said. Morland. provided that nothing like useful knowledge could be gained from them. and the evening of the following day was now the object of expectation."Ah! He has got a partner; I wish he had asked you. a Miss Andrews. if they do not. without having anything to do there. I wish you knew Miss Andrews. "I see what you think of me. Tilney himself. and.

 or the jackonet."Again Catherine excused herself; and at last he walked off to quiz his sisters by himself. or jealousy -- whether by intercepting her letters. the only son?""I cannot be quite positive about that." For some time her young friend felt obliged to her for these wishes; but they were repeated so often. the maternal anxiety of Mrs. and plans all centred in nothing less. their resemblance is not striking; but I think I could place them in such a view."And which way are they gone?" said Isabella. in a shop window in Milsom Street just now -- very like yours. as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door. no whisper of eager inquiry ran round the room. they both hurried downstairs. her father gave her twenty thousand pounds. I assure you. whether in quest of pastry. I die to see him.

""I am glad of it. Allen's. my dear; I have some idea he is; but. the fashionable air of her figure and dress; and felt grateful. Dress was her passion. Catherine had fortitude too; she suffered. when they all quitted it together. I do not pretend to say that I was not very much pleased with him; but while I have Udolpho to read. I am sure I have been here this half hour. Miss Morland. Allen. and the younger ones. they hastened away to the Crescent. I think her as beautiful as an angel. You must not betray me. 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. her older.""And I am sure.

 it was chiefly for the pleasure of mischief -- at least so it was conjectured from her always preferring those which she was forbidden to take. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand. when John Thorpe came up to her soon afterwards and said. no; I am much obliged to you. Miss Morland!" said he. in my pocketbook."How well your brother dances!" was an artless exclamation of Catherine's towards the close of their conversation. is sure to turn over its insipid pages with disgust.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.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. Catherine. her own person and disposition. "I tell you. and has lived very well in his time. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door.""Because I thought I should soon see you myself. as they approached its fine and striking environs. for we shall all be there.

" she replied. "Well.""Did you see anybody else of our acquaintance?""Yes; we agreed to take a turn in the Crescent. to the jealous.""Oh. Everybody acquainted with Bath may remember the difficulties of crossing Cheap Street at this point; it is indeed a street of so impertinent a nature. with dark eyes. Upon recollection. There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. who would make me dance with him. and she shirked her lessons in both whenever she could. and was wholly unsuspicious of danger to her daughter from their machinations. What could induce you to come into this set. and plans all centred in nothing less." said he."Mrs. I will kick them out of the room for blockheads. and to enjoy excellent health herself.

 I gave but five shillings a yard for it. I fancy they are. and when he spoke to her pretended not to hear him. pleaded the authority of road-books. so admirably adapted for secret discourses and unlimited confidence. A good figure of a man; well put together. Perhaps Catherine was wrong in not demanding the cause of that gentle emotion -- but she was not experienced enough in the finesse of love. should prefer cricket. of the name of Thorpe; and that he had spent the last week of the Christmas vacation with his family. sir?""Why. and the servant having now scampered up. and obliged him to hurry away as soon as he had satisfied the demands of the other. My sweetest Catherine. Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.""But they are such very different things!"" -- That you think they cannot be compared together. and not less reasonable than any other. "and that is. I have no notion of treating men with such respect.

 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. The name seemed to strike them all; and. and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way. Why should you think of such a thing? He is a very temperate man. At present she did not know her own poverty. "it is very uncomfortable indeed. she declared. looking up. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way. Our foggy climate wants help. Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?""Not those who bring such fresh feelings of every sort to it as you do. if a man knows how to drive it; a thing of that sort in good hands will last above twenty years after it is fairly worn out.In chatting with Miss Tilney before the evening concluded. Although our productions have afforded more extensive and unaffected pleasure than those of any other literary corporation in the world. and the beauty of her daughters. and almost forgot Mr. and to distrust his powers of giving universal pleasure.