My dearest goose, why didn't you trust me, when I assured you that you might?' he countered. 'I have cherished throughout the believe that you would confide in me, and you see I was quite right.

And that reminds me, Mama! I have just intercepted another of that puppy’s floral offerings to my sister. This billet was attached to it.” (Charles)

You will allow that one's curiosity must be aroused when one learns that a lady is prepared to elope to escape from advances one had not the least intention of making!

No one could have called Mr. Standen quick-witted, but the possession of three sisters had considerably sharpened his instinct of self-preservation.

How very awkward places we do choose in which to propose to one another!' remarked Mr. Beaumaris

You are an atrocious person! Since the day I met you I have become steadily more depraved.

I don't know how it is...but you seem to think me something wonderful, and indeed, I am not.