And to all this she must yet add something more substantial, in the improvement of her mind by extensive reading.

people always live for ever when there is an annuity to be paid them

Do you talk by rule, then, while you are dancing?" Sometimes. One must speak a little, you know. It would look odd to be entirely silent for half an hour together, and yet for the advantage of some, conversation ought to be so arranged as that they may have the trouble of saying as little as possible.

In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.

It is very unfair to judge any body's conduct, without an intimate knowledge of their situation.

Could there be finer symptoms? Is not general incivility the very essence of love?

Yes, I found myself, by insensible degrees, sincerely fond of her; and the happiest hours of my life were what I spent with her.