She was humbled, she was grieved; she repented, though she hardly knew of what. She became jealous of his esteem, when she could no longer hope to be benefited by it. She wanted to hear of him, when there seemed the least chance of gaining intelligence. She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet.

Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint!

An annuity is a very serious business.

You either choose this method of passing the evening because you are in each other's confidence, and have secret affairs to discuss, or because you are conscious that your figures appear to the greatest advantage in walking;— if the first, I should be completely in your way, and if the second, I can admire you much better as I sit by the fire.

If I could not be persuaded into doing what I thought wrong, I never will be tricked into it.

I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.

My Emma, does not every thing serve to prove more and more the beauty of truth and sincerity in all our dealings with each other?