Chapter 17 Chapter fifteen

Early the next morning Catherine received a short note from Isabella, written calmly and affectionately, imploring her friend to come at once, as she had something of the utmost importance to discuss.As soon as Catherine heard that there was something important to do, she was very curious, and hurried to Edgar's building with great joy.The two youngest daughters of the Thorpe family were the only ones in the drawing-room.While Miss Anne ran to her sister, Catherine took the opportunity to ask the other lady about yesterday's excursion. The greatest pleasure Maria could wish for was to talk about it.Catherine heard at once: it was the happiest trip in the world.No one can imagine how fun it is, no one can imagine how interesting it is.That was the news for the first five minutes, and a great deal of detail was revealed in the next five minutes, that they drove straight to the York Hotel.I drank some soup, ordered a lunch, walked to the mineral spring hall, and tasted the mineral water.I spent a few shillings on a purse and a spar; from there I went to a pastry shop for a cold drink, and to avoid walking in the dark, I hurried back to the hotel and finished my meal in a hurry.I had a good time on the way home, but it was a pity that the moon was not out, and it rained a little, and Mr. Moran's horse was too tired to walk.

Catherine was heartily pleased to hear that.It seemed that they hadn't thought of going to Blaize Castle at all, and she had nothing to regret otherwise.Maria ended her speech with some affectionate sympathy for her sister Anne, who was very angry at not being able to go. She sure will never forgive me.But you know, what can I do?John insisted on letting me go, because he thought Annie's ankles were too thick, so he would not take her with him.She might not be happy again this month.But I'm never going to quarrel, and I'm not going to get mad at the slightest thing. At this time, Isabella hurried into the room, and saw that she was so proud and happy that her friends were stunned.Isabella shoved Maria away bluntly, then put her arms around Catherine, and said, "Yes, dear Catherine, that is indeed the case.You look good.Well, those eyes of yours are amazing!Can see everything.

Catherine made no answer, but looked puzzled. Well, come, my dear, dearest friend, continued Isabella, calm down.As you can see, I'm very excited.We still sat down and talked comfortably.Well, so you guessed my letter when you saw it?Sly ghost!oh!Dear Catherine, only you who know my heart can judge how happy I am.Your brother is the cutest man in the world.Wish I was more worthy of him.But what would your father and Lingtang say?Oh my God!When I think of them, my heart is in a mess! Catherine began to wake up, and she suddenly understood what was going on.When she was excited, she naturally flushed all over her face, and she yelled loudly: Oh my God!My dear Isabella, what do you mean?Are you really in love with James?

Catherine knew right away.Her bold guess was only half right.Isabella had scolded Catherine for always seeing in every look and every action of Isabella the ardent affection which James had graciously expressed to her during yesterday's excursion.She entrusted her fidelity and love to James.Catherine had never heard anything so amusing, so strange, so delightful.Her brother is engaged to her friend!People who did not have this kind of experience would not feel how remarkable this incident was. Catherine believed that it was a major event that was rarely repeated in ordinary life.She could not express the intensity of her feelings, which, however, flattered her friend.They first poured out the joy of being sisters-in-law. The two beautiful ladies hugged each other tightly and shed tears of joy.

For this marriage, Catherine was sincerely happy.It must be admitted, however, that she was far from Isabella in anticipating their future intimacy.Catherine, you are infinitely dearer to me than Anne and Maria.I feel that I love the dear Morins much better than my own. This is a height of friendship that Catherine cannot reach. You are so like your dear brother, continued Isabella, that I fell in love with you the first time I saw you.But I've always been like this: everything is a foregone conclusion.The first day Moran came to our house last Christmas, the first time I saw him, my heart was gone forever.I remember I was wearing my yellow cheongsam dress with braids on my head.When I walked into the living room and John introduced him, I thought to myself that I had never seen such a beautiful person before.

Catherine secretly admired the power of love when she heard this, for though she loved her brother very much, and admired his gifts, she had never thought him handsome in all her life. I still remember Miss Andrews having tea with us that night, looking like a fairy in her purple-brown chiffon dress, and I thought your brother was going to love her.I didn't sleep a wink all night thinking about it.oh!Catherine, how many sleepless nights I have passed for your brother!I don't want you to suffer half of what I suffer!I know I'm pitifully thin now, but I don't want to talk about my worries so as not to upset you.You have seen enough.I feel like I'm constantly giving away my secrets and unscrupulously saying what I love about being a pastor!But I always trust you to keep it a secret for me.

Nothing, Catherine thought, could be safer.But she felt ashamed that the other party didn't expect her to be so ignorant, so she didn't dare to argue any more.Moreover, Isabella insisted that she was keen-eyed, kind, and sympathetic, and she could not deny it.She found that her brother was going to hurry to Fullerton to explain his case and ask his parents for permission.Isabella was really a little uneasy about this matter.Catherine, confident that her parents would have no objection to their son's wishes, endeavored to soothe Isabella in this way.Parents, she said, couldn't be more kind and want their children to be happy.No doubt they would immediately agree.

Moran said exactly what you said, replied Isabella, but I dare not hope for it yet.My property is too small, they will never agree.Your brother can't marry anyone. Catherine felt the power of love again. Isabella, you are so self-effacing.Differences in property count for nothing. Well!Dear Catherine, you are generous.I know it doesn't look like much to you, but we can't expect most people to ignore it.As far as I'm concerned, I wish we could switch places.Even if I am in charge of millions of pounds and dominate the whole world, your brother is my only choice. Her amusing notions were both insightful and original, and Catherine recalled with great pleasure all the heroines with whom she was acquainted.Never, she thought, had her friend looked so eloquent while pouring out such sublime thoughts.Surely they would agree, she declared over and over again, they would surely like you.

As for myself, Isabella said, my requirements were very low, and even the meager income was enough for me.If people really love each other, poverty itself is wealth.I hate the luxurious life.I don't want to live in London under any circumstances.It is charming enough to have a hut in a remote village.There are several small and lovely villas near Ritzmann. Richmann!Catherine exclaimed, you must live near Fullerton!You must come closer to us! If it weren't for this, I would definitely be depressed.As long as I can be close to you, I am content.But this is empty talk!I shouldn't think about such things until I have an answer from your father.Moran said send the letter to Salbury this evening and get a reply tomorrow.tomorrow!I knew I would never have the courage to open that letter.I know it will kill me.

After Isabella finished speaking, she was in a daze for a while.When she spoke, she talked about what material to use for the wedding dress. Their conversation was interrupted by the anxious lover, who had come here to say goodbye before leaving for Wiltshire.Catherine wanted to congratulate him, but she didn't know what to say, and her eyes filled her eyes.In those eyes, the eight major parts of speech are all there, and James can connect them with ease.He was anxious to go home to realize his wish, and the time to say goodbye was not long, if it wasn't because his beauty kept urging him to go quickly and delayed him, the time to say goodbye would be even shorter.Twice, when he was almost at the door, Isabella called him back hastily and urged him to go.Moran, I really want to drive you away.Think about how far you have to ride.I can't stand your procrastination.For heaven's sake, stop wasting your time.Well, let's go, let's go, you must go.

Now, the hearts of the two girlfriends are tightened more than ever, and they can't part with each other all day long.The two were looking for happiness like sisters, and the time passed quickly.Mrs. Thorpe and her son knew all about it, and it seemed as if Mr. Moran's engagement would have made Isabella's engagement one of the greatest family gratifications of their family, and they could have talked of it together, and it meant a lot to them. His look and mysterious expression made the two little sisters who were kept in the dark very curious.Catherine's mind is relatively simple. In her opinion, this inexplicable concealment seems to be neither well-intentioned nor consistent.If they kept concealing it, she couldn't help but point out that it was too heartless for them to do so.But Anne and Maria immediately reassured her by saying cleverly that I know what was going on.In the evening, they were still fighting wits, and the whole family was showing their abilities: while pretending to be mysterious, they vaguely insisted that they knew it, which was really tit for tat. The next day Catherine went again to the company of her friend, and tried to cheer her up, and while away the troublesome time before the letter.It was necessary for her to do this, because Isabella grew more and more depressed when the letter came, and before the letter arrived she was really worried.When the letter arrives, where is the worry to be seen?I successfully obtained the assent of my loving parents, who promised to do everything in their power to promote my happiness.That's the first three lines, and in an instant everything is gratifyingly assured.Isabella's face immediately flushed, and all her worries and anxieties seemed to have been swept away. She couldn't restrain the joy in her heart, and said that she was the happiest person in the world without any scruples. With tears in her eyes, Mrs. Thorpe hugged her daughter, her son, and her guests one by one, and was so excited that she wanted to embrace half the residents of Bath.Filled with tenderness, she spoke of a dear John, and of a dear Catherine, and said that dear Anne and dear Maria must share their joy at once; Two darlings, well deserved by that sweet kid.John made no secret of his joy.Not only did he call Mr. Moran the best man in the world, but he swore many words of praise for him. The letter which brought all this joy was short, and contained only an assurance that the work was accomplished, and the details would have to wait for a later letter from James.However, Isabella can wait for those details.Everything she needed was contained in Mr. Moran's promise that everything would be done well.As for how to raise income, whether it is distributed to land or funds, she doesn't care at all.She knew in her heart that she would have a decent family soon with every chance.Her imagination is running around the happiness in her mind.She fancied that in a few weeks' time Fullerton's new acquaintances would be watching and admiring her, and Pulteney's dear old friends would be envious of her.She had a carriage for her own use, had a new name on her calling card, and a dazzling diamond ring on her finger. John.Thorpe, who had only waited for the letter to arrive before setting out for London, now that he knew what it contained, was ready to go.Miss Morland, said he, finding her alone in the drawing-room, I have come to bid you good-bye.Catherine wished him a safe journey.John didn't seem to hear her, and went to the window, writhing restlessly.Humming a tune in his mouth, as if he was thinking about his own affairs wholeheartedly. You won't be late for De Weisers, will you?Catherine asked.John didn't answer.However, after being silent for a while, he suddenly said: To be honest, the idea of ​​getting married is really good!Moran and Bell's imagination is fantastic.What do you think, Miss Moran?I have a good idea. Of course I think it's great. Yeah?For God's sake, this is the truth!I'm glad you have no objection to marriage.Have you ever heard the old song "Going to a wedding can make it happen"?I mean, hope you're at Belle's wedding. Yes, I have promised your sister to come and keep her company if possible. But you know, he wriggled around and forced a smirk I mean, but you know, we could try the old ballad if it didn't work. us?But I never sing.Well, I wish you a safe journey.I dined with Miss Tilney today and must go home now. Come on, don't be so anxious.Who knows when we'll meet again!But I'll be back in two weeks.In my opinion, this will be two weeks away. So why have you been walking for so long?Catherine answered thus, seeing that he was expecting an answer from her. You are very kind.Both polite and gentle.I won't forget easily.You are, I believe, more tender-tempered than anyone else, and you have a wonderful disposition.Not just being nice.And anything and everything is fine.Besides, you're still like this-I've never seen anyone like you, in good conscience. Oh my God!There are many people like me, but they are much stronger than me.goodbye. But I mean, Miss Moran, if you don't mind, I'll be calling at Fullerton soon. please come.My parents will be very happy to see you. I hope I hope, Miss Morland, that you will not be sorry to see me. Oh my God, never!Few people I met with regret.It's always a pleasure to have people come and go. That's exactly what I thought.I often say, let me have a few pleasant company, let me only be with the people I like, only stay with the people I like in the places I like, and hell with the rest.It makes me happy to hear you say the same thing.I have an opinion, Miss Morland, that you and I have very similar views on most subjects. Maybe possible.But this is something I never thought of.As for the majority, to be honest, I don't have an opinion on many issues. Ah, so do I!I don't like to worry about things that don't concern me.My view of things is simple.I often say, as long as I have the girl I love and a comfortable house, what else do I care about?Possessions are insignificant.Anyway, I have a decent income.It would be better if the girl was penniless. Indeed.On this matter, I am of the same opinion as you.If one party has a considerable fortune, the other need not have anything more.No matter which party has the property, it is enough anyway.I hate the idea of ​​one rich man going to another rich man.Marriage for money, I think it is the most despicable thing in the world.goodbye!Whenever you meet Fullerton, we shall be very glad to see you.Say that and leave.John, in spite of all his courtesies, could do nothing to keep her any longer.Catherine had such news to spread when she went back, and such an appointment to prepare, no matter how much John tried to force her to stay, she still refused to delay.She hurried away.Leaving John preoccupied with his own wit and Catherine's apparent prodding. Catherine, from her excitement when she first heard of her brother's engagement, could not help feeling that if she told the Allens about the marvelous story, it might cause some excitement.But what a disappointment she was!The event, which she had so much detour to mention, had been anticipated by the Allens since her brother's arrival.At this moment, all their feelings were contained in a wish, wishing the young couple happiness.At the same time, each of them had a discussion. The husband praised Isabella for her beauty, and the wife said that she was very lucky.This insensitivity seemed to Catherine so surprising. However, when Catherine revealed the great secret that James had gone to Fullerton the day before, Mrs. Allen finally had some reaction.She couldn't listen to it calmly, and repeatedly regretted that this had to be kept secret. It's a pity that she didn't know that James was leaving in advance and didn't see him before he left, otherwise she would have asked him to say hello to his parents and the Skinner family. .