don't be angry with the gentleman for thinking, whatever be the cause, for I assure you he makes no common practice of offending in that way.

To a heart formed for friendship and affection the charms of solitude are very short-lived.

Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

Never shall I recollect the occasion he gave me of displeasure, without feeling it renewed.

No man is in love when he marries. He may have loved before; I have even heard he has sometimes loved after: but at the time never. There is something in the formalities of the matrimonial preparations that drive away all the little cupidons.

Misery is a guest that we are glad to part with, however certain of her speedy return.

This perpetual round of constrained civilities to persons quite indifferent to us, is the most provoking and tiresome thing in theworld, but it is unavoidable in a country town, where everybody is known.... 'Tis a most shocking and unworthy way of spending our precious irrecoverable time, to those who know not its value.