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Northanger Abbey Chapter Summaries
Eduardo Salazar 9D

Summary North-anger Abby

Chapter 11

The father of the Tilney brothers does not want Frederick and Isabella getting married because she does not have money, compared to their family. Catherine's family is a little richer than Isabella's family, but she thinks how General Tilney has been good to her. Catherine and Henry try to discover about how Frederick will take care of his apparent marriage to Isabella. Henry goes home to be ready for they to come. Catherine is amazed by the house. The General makes guesses about the probability of Henry marrying Catherine.

Chapter 12

Isabella sends a letter to Catherine, that says that Frederick get away from Isabella to flirt with another girl before leaving Bath. Isabella tries to cover her fault and asks Catherine to write James and help her to bring him back. Catherine very mad, decides she will give up her friendship. Catherine gets annoyed although Henry points out that if she is truly concerned for her brother, she will be happy that he did not marry Isabella.

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General Tilney go on a business trip for few days, leaving Eleanor, Catherine and Henry. Henry needs to go to Woodston for some days. When Eleanor returns with Catherine, she is in shock and tells Catherine that the General forgot an engagement in Hereford, and all the family must go there in two days. The next in the morning two women leave, Eleanor gives Catherine money for her trip. Catherine assures Eleanor that she will write to her. Catherine is very sad that she cannot say bye to
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