I never wish to offend, but I am so foolishly shy, that I often seem negligent, when I am only kept back by my natural awkwardness.
Jane AustenThe longer they were together the more doubtful seemed the nature of his regard, and sometimes for a few painful minutes she believed it to be no more than friendship
Jane AustenIndeed, I am very sorry to be right in this instance. I would much rather have been merry than wise.
Jane Austen