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Mrs. Fitzpatrick reminisces about the days when she and Sophia lived at their Aunt Western's house. She was "Miss Giddy" while Sophia was "Miss Graveairs." She tells Sophia that she met her husband in Bath on a trip with their aunt. Her husband, although he had no title, was the envy of all the men because he was much admired by the ladies. He was one of the favorites of Mrs. Western, with whom he shamelessly flirted. He flirted with Harriet too, however, and eventually revealed that he was only feigning interest in her aunt in order to win Harriet's love. Flattered, Harriet agreed to marry him, much to the fury of Mrs. Western, who departed immediately from Bath. Harriet laments to Sophia that she based her opinion of Mr. Fitzpatrick on the opinions of others.