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.
Jane AustenShe hardly knew how to suppose that she could be an object of admiration to so great a man.
Jane AustenTo be claimed as a good, though in an improper style, is at least better than being rejected as no good at all.
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