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Henry tells Mrs. Morland that the reason for his arrival is to make sure that Catherine made it home all right. Henry suggests that he pay a visit to the Allens, and Catherine joins him. On the walk to the Allens' house, he proposes to her, and she accepts. He explains that his father's bad behavior was due to John Thorpe.
For this reason, the Morlands will not approve of her marriage without the proper permission from General Tilney. Catherine and Henry have similar respect for the rules that govern marriage in their society, and agree to the Morlands’ terms.
General Tilney arrives in Bath with his two children. He quickly notices Catherine Morland, and Henry's attentions towards her, and begins asking about her. The General is overly solicitous and attentive towards Catherine whenever he sees her, which causes Catherine some discomfort.
bey (1818), Catherine Morland, while on a much-anticipated solo exploration of the estate, stumbles upon the door to Mrs. Tilney’s former sleeping apartment. Immediately realizing that “it was no time for thought,” Catherine crosses the threshold of its main gallery only to be startled by the sound of an individual
Catherine Morland goes to Bath for the season where she meets the eccentric General Tilney, his son Henry Tilney and his daughter Elanor Tilney. Catherine is invited to the Tilney's home, the Northanger Abbey of the title, where she imagines numerous gruesome secrets surrounding the General and his house.
Dec 11, 2021 · Catherine, perplexed, wonders about the reason for her departure. A new idea now darted into Catherine’s mind, and turning as pale as her friend, she exclaimed, “‘Tis a messenger from Woodston!” Catherine’s only concern is for Henry Tilney. Woodston is his residence, about 20 miles away from the Abbey.
The General shows Catherine around the rest of the house, except for one small area. This makes Catherine intensely curious about the forbidden area, especially when she learns that General Tilney's late wife had a room beyond the forbidden doors.
