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I would not have you suffer half what I have done! I aroretchedly thin, I know; but I will not pain you by describing h of it I feel that I have betrayedof my partiality for the church! But my secret I was always sure would be safe with you"

Catherine felt that nothing could have been safer; but ashaer contest the point, nor refuse to have been as full of arch penetration and affectionate sympathy as Isabella chose to consider her Her brother, she found, was preparing to set off with all speed to Fullerton, to make known his situation and ask consent; and here was a source of soitation to the mind of Isabella Catherine endeavoured to persuade her, as she was herself persuaded, that her father and mother would never oppose their son's wishes "It is impossible," said she, "for parents to be more kind, or more desirous of their children's happiness; I have no doubt of their consenting immediately"

"Morland says exactly the same," replied Isabella; "and yet I dare not expect it; my fortune will be so sht ain discerned the force of love

"Indeed, Isabella, you are too hunify"

"Oh! My sweet Catherine, in your generous heart I knoould signify nothing; but we must not expect such disinterestedness in many As for myself, I am sure I only wish our situations were reversed Had I the command of millions, were I mistress of the whole world, your brother would besentiave Catherine aremeht her friend never looked rand idea "I am sure they will consent," was her frequent declaration; "I ahted with you"

"For my own part," said Isabella, "my wishes are so h for me Where people are really attached, poverty itself is wealth; grandeur I detest: I would not settle in London for the universe A cottage in so little villas about Richmond"

"Richmond!" cried Catherine "You must settle near Fullerton