Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain.

I am afraid that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety.

but for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short.

It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?

She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet.

Young ladies should take care of themselves. Young ladies are delicate plants. They should take care of their health and their complexion. My dear, did you change your stockings?

I should not mind anything at all.