What strange creatures brothers are!

If the heroine of one novel be not patronized by the heroine of another, from whom can she expect protection and regard?

Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resurrection of Edward, she had one again.

A man does not recover from such devotion of the heart to such a woman! He ought not; he does not.

for he is such a disagreeable man, that it would be quite a misfortune to be liked by him.

She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.

There is nothing like employment, active indispensable employment, for relieving sorrow. Employment, even melancholy, may dispel melancholy.