Segundo Volume: Capitulos 9-12

The next day, while at a church pew in honor of the late Senora Tilney, Catherine is amazed at how the General can be so calm. She decides that he es un hombre descarado without remorse. After church, the two senoritas go to Miss Tilney’s bedroom and look at a picture of her late mother. Catherine tries to find a resemblance, but is disappointed in finding none. They then walk towards the room of la Senora Tilney and the General calls on his daughter. Catherine decides that she will explore that room alone, for she doesn’t want her friend to be in trouble, if caught.

Later that day, Catherine explores the room alone. She is surprised to find a modern, sunny room. She thinks the General removed all memories of his late wife...removed evidence. She hurries out of the room to avoid getting caught, but...she finds Henry! She spills it all! She tells Henry about all her suspicions and is ashamed when Henry tells her the truth. The truth is far removed from what she thought had happened. She runs to her room in tears. La verguenza!

Catherine resolves, very maturely, to be more rational in her opinion of others en el futuro. She then remembers about Isabella and her worries about her. Catherine receives a letter from her brother James saying the engagement is off and condemns Isabella for making him the most miserable man as Isabella is now engaged to Captain Tilney!

Catherine cries at breakfast and tells Henry and Miss Tilney about the drama. Henry assures his brother won’t marry Isabella since she doesn’t come from a wealthy family. Both of the Tilney’s disapprove of Isabella’s behavior. Catherine then has an epiphany: she isn’t sad to loose Isabella’s behavior because Isabella has been an awful friend, simply using others y una trepadora.

As the speculation of the newest engagement continues, Catherine expects Captain Tilney to come home and announce it. The General announces that they will dine at Woodston at Henry’s. Henry leaves, even at his father’s insistencia, to prepare for the dinner; for he knows his father appreciates a finer dinner. 

Catherine falls in love with Woodston, especially an empty room with giant windows and an incredible view. The General hints that it is waiting for a lady’s taste. Catherine interprets this as a sign of his approval in the match of her with Henry. Catherine leaves wondering if Henry shares his father’s admiration and desire to have her as la dueña of the house.

Catherine receives a letter from Isabella where she pleads Catherine help her make amends with James to repair their engagement. She swears James has a bad impression of the situation. Captain Tilney has left to join his regimen. He also stopped courting her and spent the last days courting another woman. El canaya! 

Catherine sees through Isabella’s lies and hipocresias. She doesn’t write back and tells the Tilney siblings their brother is safe from Isabella’s claws. She asks Henry why did his brother pay so much attention to Isabella and Henry tells her it was only for mischief. Henry also commends Catherine for standing by her brother James.