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While looking around a cottage owned by his son, a man in this novel not-so-subtly tells the girl who his son likes, “it waits only for a lady’s taste.” Once a rainstorm seemingly cancels a plan to take a walk at noon, the protagonist of this novel is tricked into joining another group’s trip to Blaize Castle. (10[1])While searching around the room where she’s staying, the protagonist of this novel disappointingly finds a farrier’s bill and a laundry bill in a cabinet. While staying with the Allens, this novel’s protagonist befriends a woman who shares an interest in the novels of Anne Radcliffe. (10[2])The protagonist of this novel learns of the fickleness of Isabella Thorpe while staying with the Tilneys in their Gothic-style house. For 10 points, name this novel about the naive Catherine Morland, written by Jane Austen. ■END■

ANSWER: Northanger Abbey
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