No, thank you, I don't mind the rain,' I said. I always lacked common sense when taken by surprise.

He had not breathed a word of love, or dropped one hint of tenderness or affection, and yet I had been supremely happy. To be near him, to hear him talk as he did talk, and to feel that he thought me worthy to be so spoken to - capable of understanding and duly appreciating such discourse - was enough.

What a fool you must be," said my head to my heart, or my sterner to my softer self.

No generous mind delights to oppress the weak, but rather to cherish and protect.

My heart is too thoroughly dried to be broken in a hurry, and I mean to live as long as I can.

Forgetfulness is not to be purchased with a wish; and I cannot bestow my esteem on all who desire it, unless they deserve it too.

I’ll promise to think twice before I take any important step you seriously disapprove of.