] I think Catherine is really giving Isabella a superb chance--by seeing nothing but good in her, she is giving Isabella a chance to be good. Unforunately, Isabella, being Isabella, doesn't know the value of such an opportunity.

Oh, interesting point. Yes, Isabella has the opportunity to "reinvent" herself with the Morlands, but she cannot do it - she cannot change her spots. :-/

] By the way, does a group read mean that there is to be no discussion beyond the chapters read? Like don't mention an incident in Ch. 20 if the group read is still on 12? Sorry for the questions, but I don't want to screw up and say something that isn't appropiate to a group read.