Inconsolable, Catherine then receives a letter from James explaining that his engagement to Isabella is off since she had slept with Frederick, who then discarded her. She is shamed by her behavior and her imagination, and Henry leaves angrily. Morland’s rooms -after being told that General Morland doesn’t allow it- and Henry finds her there. General Tilney leaves on business and the atmosphere becomes more comfortable. The house evokes many sinister images from her beloved novels and Catherine is almost disappointed that there isn’t some mystery to be solved. Isabella is very unhappy with this, but maintains that it is only the delay, not the amount of money that has her distressed.įrederick and Isabella stay in Bath while Catherine travels with the Tilneys to Northanger. James sends word that he has permission, but that he will be given a living of 400 pounds per year in 2 years’ time, so the engagement will be a long one. Frederick pays much attention to Isabella and this irritates Catherine, since Isabella flirts openly with him. Henry’s older brother Frederick arrives just as James leaves Bath to seek his parents’ permission to marry.
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