I thought Mr. Millward never would cease telling us that he was no tea-drinker, and that it was highly injurious to keep loading the stomach with slops to the exclusion of more wholesome sustenance, and so give himself time to finish his fourth cup.

When a lady condescends to apologise, there is no keeping one’s anger.

I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world.

There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.

A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

I do believe a young lady can't be too careful who she marries.

I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to my charmed sight what may not bless my waking eyes.