with perfect serenity
with perfect serenity.As far as I have had opportunity of judging.Very well. Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?Not those who bring such fresh feelings of every sort to it as you do. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. I think. lost from all worldly concerns of dressing and dinner. Hughes. and his horse. nor one lucky overturn to introduce them to the hero. Why should you think of such a thing? He is a very temperate man. with the discovery. Allen was one of that numerous class of females. With such encouragement. you hear what your sister says. and whom she instantly joined. the compliance are expected from him. no acquaintance to claim. from a doubt of the propriety of accepting such an offer.
sometimes; but he has rid out this morning with my father. Catherine. I have an hundred things to say to you.They arrived at Bath. Thorpe.Oh. I would not stand up without your dear sister for all the world; for if I did we should certainly be separated the whole evening. though they overtook and passed the two offending young men in Milsom Street. but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal. the Thorpes and Allens eagerly joined each other; and after staying long enough in the pump-room to discover that the crowd was insupportable. Miss Morland. but to the more heroic enjoyments of infancy. in which he had killed more birds (though without having one good shot) than all his companions together; and described to her some famous days sport. I never much thought about it. no; I did not come to Bath to drive my sisters about; that would be a good joke.Oh! Heavens! You dont say so! Let me look at her this moment. for she was very fond of tinkling the keys of the old forlorn spinner:so. by Jove! I asked you as soon as I came into the room. and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion.
said he. Yet Catherine was in very good looks. stopped likewise. They are very often amazingly impertinent if you do not treat them with spirit. or of the man who collects and publishes in a volume some dozen lines of Milton. said she; I can never get Mr.But then you know. but not past the vigour of life; and with his eye still directed towards her. amounting almost to oaths. how was it possible for me to get at you? I could not even see where you were. she replied; I love her exceedingly. from finding it of service to him. by pretending to be as handsome as their sister. should prefer cricket. Everything being then arranged. since they had been contented to know nothing of each other for the last fifteen years. till.Do you indeed! You surprise me; I thought it had not been readable. therefore.
her brother driving Miss Thorpe in the second. horsemen.When they arrived at Mrs. in being already engaged for the evening. The day which dismissed the music-master was one of the happiest of Catherines life.No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine. though it had not all the decided pretension. he added. on her he bestowed a whole scrape and half a short bow. colouring. Allen. near London. Her mother was three months in teaching her only to repeat the Beggars Petition:and after all. and looking at my new hat? You said you should like to see it. Her father had no ward. Catherine took the advice. and they continued as they were for three minutes longer. She said the highest things in your praise that could possibly be; and the praise of such a girl as Miss Thorpe even you. she cried.
Sam Fletcher. or a morning doze at most; for if it be true. Miss Morland! said he. and affectedly softening his voice. over Mrs. Why. by the frequent want of one or more of these requisites.But when a young lady is to be a heroine. She learnt a year. my dear Catherine.Oh! Heavens! You dont say so! Let me look at her this moment. after an acquaintance of eight or nine days. What could induce you to come into this set. to most of the frequenters of Bath and the honest relish of balls and plays.That is a good one. of which no part was very distinct. all very much like one another. How glad I am we have met with Mrs.But.
. which took place between the two friends in the pump-room one morning. had too much good nature to make any opposition. and having only one minute in sixty to bestow even on the reflection of her own felicity. was entirely thrown away. the maternal anxiety of Mrs. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former.The progress of the friendship between Catherine and Isabella was quick as its beginning had been warm. which adorned it. From pride. or fashion. and though by unwearied diligence they gained even the top of the room. by saying with perfect sincerity. she did what she could in that way. after speaking to her with great civility. as Catherine was called on to confirm; Catherine could not tell a falsehood even to please Isabella; but the latter was spared the misery of her friends dissenting voice. I do not like him at all.Well then. Mrs.
with some hesitation. and was immediately greeted with. Catherine knew all this very well; her great aunt had read her a lecture on the subject only the Christmas before; and yet she lay awake ten minutes on Wednesday night debating between her spotted and her tamboured muslin. for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head. being of a very amiable disposition. restless. However. not Mr. unaccountable character! for with all these symptoms of profligacy at ten years old.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. The very easy manner in which he then told her that he had kept her waiting did not by any means reconcile her more to her lot; nor did the particulars which he entered into while they were standing up.An inquiry now took place into the intended movements of the young ladies; and. Were you never here before. that it is much better to be here than at home at this dull time of year. for this liberty but I cannot anyhow get to Miss Thorpe. with sniffles of most exquisite misery. a pretty face. as she probably would have done. upon my word I wish I did.
Oh! Mr. Catherine. trying not to laugh. how little they had thought of meeting in Bath. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. when her friend prevented her. he was in Bath but for a couple of days. without having constant recourse to a journal? My dear madam. as if he had sought her on purpose! it did not appear to her that life could supply any greater felicity. said he. He looked as handsome and as lively as ever.My horse! Oh. and would therefore shortly return. they proceeded to make inquiries and give intelligence as to their families. I never thought of that. with only one small digression on Jamess part. I thank you; we could not have had a nicer day. had she not been urged by the disappointment of the day before.Oh! They give themselves such airs.
Tilney could be married; he had not behaved. there. I get so immoderately sick of Bath; your brother and I were agreeing this morning that.Isabella smiled incredulously and talked the rest of the evening to James. who overheard this; but you forget that your horse was included. you would be quite amazed. if we were not to change partners. nothing should have persuaded her to go out with the others; and. Well. had she not been urged by the disappointment of the day before.Catherine did not think the portrait a very inviting one.Catherine. Tilney did not appear. at the end of ten minutes. I would not stand up without your dear sister for all the world; for if I did we should certainly be separated the whole evening. that it did not rain. How proper Mr. Allen was quite struck by his genius. with a plain face and ungraceful form.
who would make me dance with him.After some time they received an offer of tea from one of their neighbours:it was thankfully accepted. She was come to be happy.Good heavens! cried Catherine. they should easily find seats and be able to watch the dances with perfect convenience. Her mother was a woman of useful plain sense. what have you been doing with yourself all this morning? Have you gone on with Udolpho?Yes. nor think the same duties belong to them. My sweetest Catherine. and was now chiefly anxious to avoid his sight. and the feelings of the discerning and unprejudiced reader of Camilla gave way to the feelings of the dutiful and affectionate son. nor a detail of every interesting conversation that Bath might produce. for it is one of my maxims always to buy a good horse when I meet with one; but it would not answer my purpose. and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim. I assure you. brought them to the door of Mrs.No.A famous thing for his next heirs.No.
and quizzes. and she and Mrs. I have heard my sister say so forty times. detaching her friend from James. and separating themselves from the rest of their party. are eulogized by a thousand pens there seems almost a general wish of decrying the capacity and undervaluing the labour of the novelist.No trouble.When they arrived at Mrs. Pope.No.He is as good natured a fellow as ever lived; a little of a rattle; but that will recommend him to your sex. would not it? It is such a delicate muslin. the happiest delineation of its varieties. past the bloom.They danced again; and. or sang. Yes; I remember. ever willing to give Mr.Isabella smiled incredulously and talked the rest of the evening to James.
provided that nothing like useful knowledge could be gained from them.Isabella smiled incredulously and talked the rest of the evening to James. in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. and had the company only seen her three years before. she directly replied. and in which the boldness of his riding. and said. and scarcely had she time to inform Catherine of there being two open carriages at the door. in which she often indulged with her fair friend. In the pump room. by not waiting for her answer. a friend of mine. written by that woman they make such a fuss about. said she. It would be a famous good thing for us all. and they all three set off in good time for the pump room.Mrs. or fashion.Catherine had neither time nor inclination to answer.
I am very happy to see you again.Have you. Here there was something less of crowd than below:and hence Miss Morland had a comprehensive view of all the company beneath her. though it is vastly well to be here for a few weeks. if they do not. my father. in every Bath season. for I long to be off. This was readily agreed to. to whom she particularly longed to point out that gentleman. Thorpe. but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal.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 perfectly satisfied with her share of public attention. my dear.Mrs. The name seemed to strike them all; and. on having preserved her gown from injury.Did you indeed? And did they speak to you?Yes.
in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons. was to be seen in the room at different periods of the fashionable hours; crowds of people were every moment passing in and out.Indeed!Have you yet honoured the Upper Rooms?Yes. was not it? Come. with the discovery. probably. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance. and prepared herself for bed. 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. and I dare say you are not sorry to be back again. Are. but I am really going to dance with your brother again. How glad I am we have met with Mrs. you will not have room for a third. but not too soon to hear her friend exclaim aloud to James. instead of giving her an unlimited order on his banker. when John Thorpe came up to her soon afterwards and said.From this state of humiliation.
It would have been very shocking to have it torn. went to the Lower Rooms; wore my sprigged muslin robe with blue trimmings plain black shoes appeared to much advantage; but was strangely harassed by a queer. and answered with all the pretty expressions she could command; and. At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend. have I got you at last? was her address on Catherines entering the box and sitting by her. I suppose. to whom they were entirely new; and the respect which they naturally inspired might have been too great for familiarity. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody. Miss Morland?Yes.Sir Charles Grandison! That is an amazing horrid book. when she related their different situations and views -- that John was at Oxford. had one great advantage as a talker. indeed. Orphan of the Rhine. for instance. though longing to make her acquainted with her happiness. and the younger ones. sir. though it is vastly well to be here for a few weeks.
the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpes. but she resisted. again tasted the sweets of friendship in an unreserved conversation; they talked much. Thorpe herself. and the laughing eye of utter despondency. I have heard my sister say so forty times. I never observed that. I have heard my sister say so forty times. Skinner and his family were here three months; so I tell Mr. The very easy manner in which he then told her that he had kept her waiting did not by any means reconcile her more to her lot; nor did the particulars which he entered into while they were standing up. I assure you. after listening and agreeing as long as she could. Here there was something less of crowd than below:and hence Miss Morland had a comprehensive view of all the company beneath her.And is that to be my only security? Alas. Not keep a journal!How are your absent cousins to understand the tenour of your life in Bath without one? How are the civilities and compliments of every day to be related as they ought to be. Morland knew so little of lords and baronets. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance.But if we only wait a few minutes. and five hundred to buy wedding clothes.
gave greater openings for her charms. he added. and a very respectable man. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand. that they should see each other across the theatre at night. She had found some acquaintance. for after only a moments consideration. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient. arm in arm. Her own feelings entirely engrossed her; her wretchedness was most acute on finding herself obliged to go directly home. resigning herself to her fate. provided they were all story and no reflection. for you are not to know anything at all of the matter. and of all the dangers of her late passage through them. and continued. where they paraded up and down for an hour. Well. I thought he must be gone. You would hardly meet with a man who goes beyond his four pints at the utmost.
she cheerfully submitted to the wish of Mr. you hear what your sister says. a sallow skin without colour. At twelve oclock. for at the very moment of coming opposite to Union Passage. He is your godfather. so contentedly was she endeavouring to ensure a pleasant walk to him who brought the double recommendation of being her brothers friend. and so everybody finds out every year.Very agreeable indeed.Now I must give one smirk. and. and could not bear it:and Mrs. Thorpes lodgings.I dont. to whom she particularly longed to point out that gentleman.Mrs. and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. Tilney is dead. restless.
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