her spirits wanted the solitude and silence which only numbers could give.

It's such a happiness when good people get together.

But remember that the pain of parting from friends will be felt by everybody at times, whatever be their education or state. Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience; or give it a more fascinating name: call it hope.

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

She had nothing to wish otherwise, but that the days did not pass so swiftly. It was a delightful visit;-perfect, in being much too short.

The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing

It sometimes is a disadvantage to be so very guarded. If a woman conceals her affection from the object of it, she may loose the opportunity of fixing him.