I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.

If a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavour to conceal it, he must find it out." -Elizabeth

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.

We certainly do not forget you, so soon as you forget us. It is, perhaps, our fate rather than our merit. We cannot help ourselves.

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?

it is a shocking trick for a young person to be always lolling upon a sofa.

Life could do nothing for her, beyond giving time for a better preparation for death.