It is a difference of opinion which does not admit of proof. We each begin probably with a little bias towards our own sex, and upon that bias build every circumstance in favour of it which has occurred within our own circle.

I assure you. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors and laugh at them in our turn?

She was one of those, who, having, once begun, would be always in love.

She wished such words unsaid with all her heart

Vanity, not love, has been my folly.

Oh!” said she, “I heard you before, but I could not immediately determine what to say in reply. You wanted me, I know, to say ‘Yes,’ that you might have the pleasure of despising my taste; but I always delight in overthrowing those kind of schemes, and cheating a person of their premeditated contempt. I have, therefore made up my mind to tell you, that I do not want to dance a reel at all--and now despise me if you dare.” “Indeed I do not dare.