Northanger Abbey
Her situation in life, the character of her mother and father,
her own person and disposition, were all equally against her. Catherine had many
interests, but she was never interested enough to be accomplished at anything. She
was a cheerful child with a good temper. But she was also something of a tomboy. As
she became a teenager, Catherine began to grow more beautiful, and eventually she
turned from her athletic pursuits, such as cricket and horseback riding, to reading
books.
One day, the Allens, a wealthy, childless couple offered to take Catherine with them
on a trip.
"Would you like to come to Bath with us, Catherine?" asked Mrs Allen.
Of course Catherine wanted to go because her life had been quite sheltered until that
moment. Bath was a resort for the wealthier members of British society, so it was a
new world for Catherine. The life there differed from the one back at home.
"How uncomfortable it is," whispered Catherine, "not to have a single acquaintance
here"
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