Northanger Abbey. Persuasion

NORTHANGER ABBEY. 3 pearances were mending ; she began to curl her hair and long for balls ; her complexion improved, her features were softened by plumpness and colour, her eyes gained more animation, and her figure more consequence, Her love of dirt gave Way to an inclination for finery, and she grew Clean as she grew smart; she had now the pleasure of sometimes hearing her father and mother remark on her personal improvement.