But if I were you, I would stand by the nephew. He has more to give.

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

I am now convinced that I have never been much in love; for had I really experienced that pure and elevating passion, I should at present detest his very name, and wish him all manner of evil. But my feelings are not only cordial towards him; they are even impartial towards her. I cannot find out that I hate her at all, or that I am in the least unwilling to think her a very good sort of girl. There can be no love in all this.

General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.

Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?" "For the liveliness of your mind, I did.

When any two young people take it into their heads to marry, they are pretty sure by perseverance to carry their point, be they ever so poor, or ever so imprudent, or ever so little likely to be necessary to each other's ultimate comfort.

But there was happiness elsewhere which no description can reach.