He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.

Marriage is indeed a maneuvering business.

I know so many who have married in the full expectation and confidence of some one particular advantage in the connection, or accomplishment, or good quality in the person, who have found themselves entirely deceived, and been obliged to put up with exactly the reverse. What is this but a take in?

Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.

A Mr. (save, perhaps, some half dozen in the nation,) always needs a note of explanation.

Marry me. Marry me, my wonderful, darling friend.

Time will explain.