I begin already to weigh my words and sentences more than I did, and am looking about for a sentiment, an illustration, or a metaphor in every corner of the room. Could my Ideas flow as fast as the rain in the Storecloset it would be charming.

I will not allow it to be more man's nature than woman's to be inconstant.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.

Mary wished to say something very sensible, but knew not how.

Lady Middleton ... exerted herself to ask Mr. Palmer if there was any news in the paper. 'No, none at all,' he replied, and read on.

Where a man does his best with only moderate powers, he will have the advantage over negligent superiority.

If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.