Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resurrection of Edward, she had one again.
Jane AustenA family of ten children will be always called a fine family, where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number.
Jane AustenSilly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.
Jane Austen