she was oppressed, she was overcome by her own felicity; and happily disposed as is the human mind to be easily familiarized with any change for the better, it required several hours to give sedateness to her spirits, or any degree of tranquillity to her heart.

My characters shall have, after a little trouble, all that they desire.

With a book he was regardless of time.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.

Nothing amuses me more than the easy manner with which everybody settles the abundance of those who have a great deal less than themselves.

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

Mary wished to say something very sensible, but knew not how.