Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us.

I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will probably find out that there was no particular reason for it; but I do not think it worthwhile to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain.

How can I dispose of myself with it?

Fine dancing, I believe, like virtue, must be its own reward.

If any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am quite as leisure.

…she felt depressed beyond any thing she had ever known before.