A report of a most alarming nature reached me two days ago.

Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride - where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation.

You are very kind in planning presents for me to make, and my mother has shown me exactly the same attention; but as I do not choose to have generosity dictated to me, I shall not resolve on giving my cabinet to Anna till the first thought of it has been my own.

She had nothing to do but to forgive herself and be happier than ever.

The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder.

We neither of us perform to strangers.

She was happy, she knew she was happy, and knew she ought to be happy.