A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.

Without music, life would be a blank to me.

Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its fragrance on the desert air.

Without scheming to do wrong, or to make others unhappy, there may be error and there may be misery. Thoughtlessness, want of attention to other people's feelings, and want of resolution, will do the business.

Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing! but I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall.

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.

How can I dispose of myself with it?