She was nothing more than a mere good-tempered, civil and obliging Young Woman; as such we could scarcely dislike her -- she was only an Object of Contempt

There is a quickness of perception in some, a nicety in the discernment of character, a natural penetration, in short, which no experience in others can equal.

Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?" "For the liveliness of your mind, I did.

She was stronger alone; and her own good sense so well supported her, that her firmness was as unshaken, her appearance of cheerfulness as invariable, as, with regrets so poignant and so fresh, it was possible for them to be.

Had I not been bound to silence I could have provided proof enough of a broken heart, even for you.

I will not allow it to be more man's nature than woman's to be inconstant.

Never could I expect to be so truly beloved and important; so always first and always right in any man's eyes as I am in my father's.