Catherine visits the Tilney’s but is feeling awkward by the behavior of the family. After Catherine tells Isabella about the visit, Isabella calls Henry uninterested since he seems to be “hot and cold”. At yet another ball, the Tilneys arrive with the newest brother, Captain Tilney. Catherine is surprised when the captain asks Isabella out to dance and she agrees (after playing hard to get, of course). Later after Isabella made up an excuse for dancing with the captain, she receives a letter from James. He that they will be able to marry in 2-3 years with an income of 400 pounds. Isabella is disappointed and thinks her future father-in-law is being stingy, which offends Catherine. Isabella tries to lighten the mood and convince Catherine she is excited. Catherine tries to believe her but still senses her insincere, for the beneficio of everyone.
Catherine’s stay is extended, so she goes to share the news with the Tilney’s. When she arrives, she finds out that it’s the Tilney’s that have to move back home to Northanger Abbey. General Tilney invites Catherine to join them and Catherine is ecstatic! She will be with Henry and be able to experience being at an Abbey, like many of her Gothic novelas. She is looking to exploring all the dark corridors, secret passageways, and all the dark and mysterious elements.
In the “pump room”, Isabella and Catherine talk about their love lives. Isabella seems to be expecting someone, but when Catherine asks if she is expecting James, Isabella claims she isn’t tied to James...yet. Isabella then confesses to Catherine John’s interest in her and that he believes Catherine encouraged his feelings when he confessed them to her. Catherine denies his allegations and asks Isabella to set things straight: she is not interested. Isabella is worried about money and drops hints about regretting rushing to accept Jame’s proposal. Captain Tilney joins them and Catherine is surprised by their open flirtation. Afterward, Isabella plays innocent.
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