Missus Allan and Catherine

Catherine had neither beauty, genius, accomplishment, nor manner. A great deal of quiet inactive good temper and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible, intelligent man like mister allan. In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public; dress was her passion. Catherine hoped at least to pass uncensured through the crowd. As for admiration, it was always very welcome when it came but she did not depend on it. They saw nothing out of the dancers but the high feathers of some of the ladies. Still, they moved on. Something better was yet in view. And by continued exert