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Allen caught at it directly "Well," said he, "and do you think of going too?"

"No; I had just engaged myself to ith Miss Tilney before they told o with thelad you do not think of it These sche about the country in open carriages! Now and then it is very well; but going to inns and public places together! It is not right; and I wonder Mrs Thorpe should allow it I a; I am sure Mrs Morland would not be pleased Mrs Allen, are not you of ? Do not you think these kind of projects objectionable?"

"Yes, very own is not fiveout; and the wind takes your hair and your bonnet in every direction I hate an open carriage myself"

"I know you do; but that is not the question Do not you think it has an odd appearance, if young ladies are frequently driven about in the men, to whom they are not even related?"

"Yes, my dear, a very odd appearance indeed I cannot bear to see it"

"Dear madam," cried Catherine, "then why did not you tell me so before? I aone with Mr Thorpe at all; but I always hoped you would tell "

"And so I should, my dear, you , I would always do the best for you inpeople will be young people, as your good mother says herself You knoanted you, e first ca people do not like to be always thwarted"

"But this was so of real consequence; and I do not think you would have found one hitherto, there is no harm done," said Mr

Allen; "and I would only advise you, o out with Mr Thorpe any more"