Yes," replied Darcy, who could contain himself no longer, "but that was when I first knew her; for it is many months since I have considered her as one of the handsomest women of my acquaintance.

Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never.

I understand Crawford paid you a visit?" "Yes." "And was he attentive?" "Yes, very." "And has your heart changed towards him?" "Yes. Several times. I have - I find that I - I find that-" "Shh. Surely you and I are beyond speaking when words are clearly not enough.... I missed you." "And I you.

The little bit (two inches wide) of ivory on which I work with so fine a brush as produces little effect after much labour.

Told herself likewise not to hope. But it was too late. Hope had already entered.

I am not fond of the idea of my shrubberies being always approachable.

How wonderful, how very wonderful the operations of time, and the changes of the human mind!