I have no more to say. If this be the case, he deserves you. I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to any one less worthy.

I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.

but for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short.

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

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.

Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong?

Family connexions were always worth preserving, good company always worth seeking.