Northanger Abbey Chapter 12

In which we witness the gentle anxiety and hope of a young lady endeavouring to mend a social error by paying a call, only to be met with an apparent slight that soon gives way to delicate explanations and renewed opportunities for companionship. Amidst the elegant distractions of a theatre, new acquaintances and favourable impressions are made, weaving the subtle threads of society and affection with the most agreeable politeness.