Not very good, I am afraid. But now really, do not you think Udolpho the nicest book in the world?" "The nicestโby which I suppose you mean the neatest. That must depend upon the binding.
Jane AustenI read it [history] a little as a duty, but it tells me nothing that does not either vex or weary me. The quarrels of popes and kings, with wars or pestilences, in every page; the men all so good for nothing, and hardly any women at all โ it is very tiresome: and yet I often think it odd that it should be so dull, for a great deal of it must be invention.
Jane AustenI 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.
Jane Austen