Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.

With men he can be rational and unaffected, but when he has ladies to please, every feature works.

She had nothing to wish otherwise, but that the days did not pass so swiftly. It was a delightful visit;-perfect, in being much too short.

We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother, his wife, or himself must be dead.

That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit.

But it is very foolish to ask questions about any young ladies — about any three sisters just grown up; for one knows, without being told, exactly what they are — all very accomplished and pleasing, and one very pretty. There is a beauty in every family. — It is a regular thing

It is very often nothing but our own vanity that deceives us. Women fancy admiration means more than it does. And men take care that they should.