Chapter 8 Chapter Six

The following conversation between the two girlfriends, which took place in the spa hall one morning after they met for eight or nine days, can fully reveal the passionate feelings between them, showing mutual sensitivity, prudence, ingenuity, and elegant Literary interest.All this shows how justifiable their passion is. They came by appointment. Since Isabella arrived nearly five minutes earlier than her friend, her first words were of course these: My darling, what is keeping you so late?I have been waiting for you for a long time! Really?I'm so sorry, I thought I was just in time.It's only one o'clock, I hope I didn't keep you waiting.

oh!At least I have been waiting for a long time!It must have been half an hour.All right, let's sit down in the hall and relax.I have a lot to tell you.First of all, when I went out this morning, I was afraid that it would rain.It really looked like it was going to rain, it almost scared me to death!You know, I just saw a hat in the window of a shop in Milsom Street.You can't imagine how beautiful it is.Very similar to your top, except the ribbon is orange red instead of green.I really wanted to buy it.But, dear Catherine, what have you been doing this morning?Did you read Udolph again? Her masterpiece. The novel describes the heroine Emily traveling with her father after her mother died. On the way, she was rescued by a young man. The two fell in love at first sight. After her father died, Emily went to her aunt and was lured to Udolph Castle by villains. After going through all kinds of dangers, he finally escaped and reunited with his lover. The plot is tense and terrifying, full of mystery.) Is it?

Yes, watching it as soon as I wake up in the morning.Already saw the black veil. Really?How interesting!oh!I won't tell you what's behind that black veil!Aren't you eager to know? oh!Yes, would love to know.what is it?But please don't tell me, don't tell me anyway.I knew it must be a skeleton.I think it must be Laurentina's skeleton.oh!I really love this book!To tell you the truth, I've wanted to read it for the rest of my life.If it wasn't for coming to meet you, I wouldn't be able to leave it behind. Dear baby, you are so kind.When you finish Udolph, we'll see The Italian together.I made a list for you, ten or so books are in this category.

real!That would be great!What kind of books are they? I'll read it to you now.It's all in my notebook. Ulfenbach Castle, Clermont, The Mysterious Warning, The Wizard of the Black Wood, The Bells Toll at Midnight, The Orphan of the Rhine, and The Horrible Mystery.These books are enough for us to read for a few days. Yes, that's great.Are these books all scary though?Are you sure they're all scary? Yes, insurance is no problem.My good friend Miss Andrews has read them all, and she is such a sweet girl, the most lovable girl in the world.If only you knew Miss Andrews, you'd like her.She was knitting herself a cloak as beautiful as it could be.I think she's as beautiful as an angel, and it annoys me that men don't adore her!For this, I will severely scold them.

Scold them?Can you scold them for not adoring her? Yes, I just want to scold.I would do anything for my true friends.I don't love people half-heartedly, I'm not that kind of person.My affections are always very strong.I told Captain Hunter, at a ball this winter, that if he keeps teasing me all evening I won't dance with him unless he admits that Miss Andrews is as pretty as an angel.You know, men always think we women don't have real friendship, and I'm determined to show them that's not the case.If I ever hear anyone say anything bad about you, I'm going to lose my temper right away.No, that's not possible at all, because men like girls like you best.

oh my god!Catherine blushed, how could you say that? I know you well.You have a lively disposition which Miss Andrews lacks.Frankly speaking, she was a very boring person.oh!I have to tell you that as soon as we parted yesterday, I saw a young man looking at you hard.I'm sure he's in love with you.Catherine blushed and denied it again.That's absolutely true.I understand what it is: you are indifferent to the admiration of anyone but one gentleman, whom I will not name by name.Come on, I can't blame you. (in a more serious tone) Your mood is easy to understand.I know very well that if you really love someone, you don't like being courted.All the things that have nothing to do with the sweetheart are all so dull!I can totally understand how you feel.

But don't make me feel that I miss Mr. Tilney so much that I may never see him again. Never see him again!Don't say that, my darling.If you think so, you must be downcast. No, never.I don't put on airs and say that I don't like him.However, when I have "Udolpho" to watch, I don't think anyone can make me down.oh!That dreadful black veil!Dear Isabella, I'm sure there is Laurentina's skeleton behind it. I find it odd that you haven't seen Udolph before.But I think Mrs. Moran is against reading novels. No, she has no objection.She herself often reads "Charles.Sir Grandison" (Translator's Note: British writer Samuel Richardson's "1689|1761" novel.).However, the new book did not fall into our hands.

"Charles.Sir Grandison!That's a pretty boring book, isn't it?I remember that Miss Andrews couldn't even finish the first volume. It's nothing like Udolph, but I still find it interesting. Yeah?It really surprised me.I thought it was unbearable to read.But, dear Catherine, have you decided what you're going to wear on your head tonight?Anyway, I decided to dress up exactly like you.You know, men pay attention to that sort of thing sometimes. What does it matter if they pay attention?Catherine said very innocently. what is the relationship!Oh my God!I never cared what they said.If you don't show them some advantages and disadvantages, and let them know a little bit, they will often behave recklessly.

Yeah?I never noticed that.They have always behaved well to me. ah!They will put on airs and be conceited, and they are the most conceited among the people in the world.Oh, yes, there is one thing I have thought about a hundred times, but I always forget to ask you: What skin color do you think looks best on a man?Do you like black or white? I can't say either.I haven't given much thought to this question.I think the brown in between is the best, neither white nor very black. Very well, Catherine.That's him.I haven't forgotten how you described Mr. Tierney: brown, dark eyes, black hair.Well, my hobbies are different.I like pale eyes.As for skin tones, you know I like yellowish ones best.If you see this feature among your acquaintances, don't give away my secret.

Give away your secrets!what do you mean? Come on, don't make things difficult for me.I think I'm talking too much.Let's not talk about it any more. Catherine complied with some surprise.After a while of silence, she was just about to bring up Laurentina's skeleton, which she was most interested in at the time, when her friend interrupted her to say: For God's sake, let's get out of here Bar.You know, two nasty young men have been staring at me for half an hour, making me ashamed.Let's go see what people have seen.They won't follow there. They went to the guest book.While Isabella checked the guest register, Catherine kept an eye on the whereabouts of the two fearsome young men.

They're not coming this way, are they?Let's hope they don't follow us so shamelessly.If they come, you must let me know.I never look up. After a while Catherine told Isabella with genuine joy that she need not be disturbed any more, for the two men had just left the spa. Where did they go?Isabella hurriedly turned around and asked, there is a young man who is really beautiful. They went towards the churchyard. Oh, I finally got rid of them.That's great?Now, just accompany me to the Edgar Building to see my new hat, will you?You said you wanted to see it. Catherine readily agreed.Only, she added, we might catch up with those two young men. Why!Never mind that.If we're quick, we'll overtake them in no time.I am anxious to show you the hat. But if we just wait a few more minutes, we won't see them at all. To tell you the truth, I don't flatter them like that.I don't have that much respect for men.That just spoils them. Catherine could not resist the theory.So, in order to show Miss Thorpe's stubborn character and her determination to show off the majesty of a man, they immediately left and chased after the two young men as fast as they could.