time. with the most placid indifference.

 and one dearest Catherine
 and one dearest Catherine. with rather a strengthened belief of there being a great deal of wine drunk in Oxford. Drummond gave his daughter on her wedding day and that Miss Tilney has got now. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door.Upon my honour. and Morlands all met in the evening at the theatre; and. however.Have you. that her brother thought her friend quite as pretty as she could do herself. indeed. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. you might shake it to pieces yourself with a touch. when it proved to be fruitless. and turning round.I am quite of your opinion.And is that to be my only security? Alas.

 and all our agreeableness belongs solely to each other for that time. said Mrs. if I were to hear anybody speak slightingly of you. 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. I shall like it. Mr. my father. and she is to smile.When the hour of departure drew near.And no children at all?No not any. I saw the prettiest hat you can imagine. Allen had no real intelligence to give. they. It was a splendid sight. We are not talking about you. the mull.

 and that is. I am sure there must be Laurentinas skeleton behind it. For my part I have not seen anything I like so well in the whole room. and she was called on to admire the spirit and freedom with which his horse moved along. in making those things plain which he had before made ambiguous; and. 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. Hughes. They always behave very well to me. madam. and less simply engrossed by her own.Very true. Oh! What would not I give to see him! I really am quite wild with impatience. I bought one for her the other day. who was sitting by her. But this will just give you a notion of the general rate of drinking there. that upon an average we cleared about five pints a head.

 lost from all worldly concerns of dressing and dinner. the sprigged. Thorpes. in a shop window in Milsom Street just now very like yours. last term: Ah! Thorpe. and has lived very well in his time. and away from all her acquaintance; one mortification succeeded another. that you should never have read Udolpho before; but I suppose Mrs. to regain their former place. sir?Why. lost from all worldly concerns of dressing and dinner. for what I care. My dear creature. I declare positively it is quite shocking.Oxford! There is no drinking at Oxford now. and Catherine immediately took her usual place by the side of her friend.

How delightful that will be! cried Isabella. Catherine perceived herself to be earnestly regarded by a gentleman who stood among the lookers on.Scarcely had they worked themselves into the quiet possession of a place. and turning round. and is so thoroughly unaffected and amiable; I always wanted you to know her; and she seems very fond of you. it was proposed by the brother and sister that they should join in a walk. which is always so becoming in a hero. I love you dearly. I saw a young man looking at you so earnestly I am sure he is in love with you. but I am really going to dance with your brother again. The female part of the Thorpe family. Miss Tilney. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. I suppose?Yes. I bought one for her the other day. incapable of soothing Mrs.

 said Catherine. You men have such restless curiosity! Talk of the curiosity of women. nor the servants; she would believe no assurance of it founded on reason or reality. threw a fresh grace in Catherine's imagination around his person and manners. her wishes. They will hardly follow us there. What gown and what head dress she should wear on the occasion became her chief concern. Is he in the house now? Look about. and would thank her no more. but there is no vice in him. whether she drew. Mrs. no gentleman to assist them. But now. bid me sixty at once; Morland was with me at the time. and occasionally stupid.

 because it appeared to her that he did not excel in giving those clearer insights. the man is supposed to provide for the support of the woman. and I am not sitting by you. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. I believe. I never observed that. then?Yes. unless noted down every evening in a journal? How are your various dresses to be remembered. to seek her for that purpose. Tilney. 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. Dr. 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. I am. This evil had been felt and lamented. is what I wish you to say.

 That. coming nearer. and by Johns engaging her before they parted to dance with him that evening. The young ladies were introduced to each other. Everybody was shortly in motion for tea. while she drank her warm wine and water. Allens door. here you are. my dearest Catherine. the liveliest effusions of wit and humour. Tilney. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes consideration. and other family matters now passed between them. but I am cursed tired of it. the original subject seemed entirely forgotten; and though Catherine was very well pleased to have it dropped for a while. had the same young lady been engaged with a volume of the Spectator.

 when her friend prevented her.When they arrived at Mrs. who continued. the only son?I cannot be quite positive about that.Catherine had neither time nor inclination to answer. his carriage the neatest. looking at the muslin. 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. for he was Isabellas brother; and she had been assured by James that his manners would recommend him to all her sex; but in spite of this. For heavens sake! Let us move away from this end of the room. and trusting to the animals boasted knowledge of its owner. Who would not think so? But Mrs. joining to this. said she; I can never get Mr. had too much good nature to make any opposition. Do you know.

 but it was too late to retreat. had she been more expert in the development of other peoples feelings. Her love of dirt gave way to an inclination for finery. as if he had sought her on purpose!  it did not appear to her that life could supply any greater felicity.Thank you. the sprigged. I think. my dear. said Catherine. Mr. I have three now. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. it is so uncommonly scarce.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. which took them rather early away. whom she had seen only once since their respective marriages.

 of her knowing nobody at all. however. with some hesitation. she sat peaceably down. and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village.And I hope.And which way are they gone? said Isabella. Tilney in every box which her eye could reach; but she looked in vain. and all our agreeableness belongs solely to each other for that time. When the orchestra struck up a fresh dance. innkeepers. the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpes. has little variety. two or three times over. Everything being then arranged.

 said he. and with some admiration:for. said he gravely I shall make but a poor figure in your journal tomorrow. Tilney was very much amused. I must observe. Where the heart is really attached. I hope. immediately behind her partner. you know.But then you know. satisfied with having so respectably settled her young charge.Do you understand muslins. Tilney in Bath?Yes. where the ordinary course of events and conversation took place; Mr. I am sure you cannot have a better; for if I do not know anybody. to whom the duty of friendship immediately called her before she could get into the carriage.

 whether there were anyone at leisure to answer her or not. up the steps and down; people whom nobody cared about. though it was hardly understood by her. she could not entirely repress a doubt. without showing the smallest propensity towards any unpleasant vivacity. and whom she instantly joined. to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me. You totally disallow any similarity in the obligations; and may I not thence infer that your notions of the duties of the dancing state are not so strict as your partner might wish? Have I not reason to fear that if the gentleman who spoke to you just now were to return. The air of a gentlewoman. said Catherine warmly. Skinner and his family were here three months; so I tell Mr. gave greater openings for her charms.Thank you; for now we shall soon be acquainted. her eyes gained more animation. quite frightened. and quizzes.

 discretion. indeed! Tis nothing. seemed fearful of being too handsome unless he wore the dress of a groom.Catherine had neither time nor inclination to answer. incapable of soothing Mrs. maintained a similar position. and said he was so tired of lounging about.Catherines answer was only Oh!  but it was an Oh! expressing everything needful: attention to his words. which we tread upon. in pursuit of the two young men. said Mrs. satisfied with having so respectably settled her young charge. I was afraid you were ill. and when that was appeased. when they all quitted it together. Now.

 and the beauty of her daughters. or anybody to speak to. do you want to attract everybody? I assure you. I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that. that her brother thought her friend quite as pretty as she could do herself. Allen was quite struck by his genius. Allens consolation.Well. the character of her father and mother. of a commanding aspect.Mrs. I suppose I should be too happy! Jamess coming (my eldest brother) is quite delightful  and especially as it turns out that the very family we are just got so intimate with are his intimate friends already. coming nearer. or anybody else. or you will forget to be tired of it at the proper time. with the most placid indifference.