Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of, and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions

Beware how you give your heart.

Teach us almighty father, to consider this solemn truth, as we should do, that we may feel the importance of every day, and every hour as it passes.

I have never yet found that the advice of a Sister could prevent a young Man's being in love if he chose it.

If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great proficient.

We must not be so ready to fancy ourselves intentionally injured. We must not expect a lively young man to be always so guarded and circumspect. It is very often nothing but our own vanity that deceives us. Women fancy admiration means more than it does.

Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.