I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will probably find out that there was no particular reason for it; but I do not think it worthwhile to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.

Cold-hearted Elinor! Oh! Worse than cold-hearted! Ashamed of being otherwise.--Marianne Dashwood

He had an affectionate heart. He must love somebody.

Portable property is happiness in a pocketbook.

Not very good, I am afraid. But now really, do not you think Udolpho the nicest book in the world?" "The nicest—by which I suppose you mean the neatest. That must depend upon the binding.

Where shall we see a better daughter, or a kinder sister, or a truer friend?