I think, on the contrary, when people shut themselves up entirely from society, it is a very bad thing; and that it is much more advisable to mix in the world in a proper degree, without living in it either too much or too little.

I perfectly understand your situation, however, Miss Woodhouse--( looking towards Mr.Woodhouse), Your father's state of health must be a great drawback.

Why does not he try Bath ?--Indeed he should.

Let me recommend Bath to you.

I assure you I have no doubt of its doing Mr.Woodhouse good." "My father tried it more than once, formerly; but without receiving any benefit; and Mr.Perry, whose name, I dare say, is not unknown to you, does not conceive it would be at all more likely to be useful now." "Ah! that's a great pity; for I assure you, Miss Woodhouse, where the waters do agree, it is quite wonderful the relief they give.