One cannot have too large a party. A large party secures its own amusement.

A Mr. (save, perhaps, some half dozen in the nation,) always needs a note of explanation.

A lucky guess is never merely luck. There is always some talent in it.

If you will thank me '' he replied let it be for yourself alone. That the wish of giving happiness to you might add force to the other inducements which led me on I shall not attempt to deny. But your family owe me nothing. Much as I respect them I believe I thought only of you.

A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.

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.

No- I cannot talk of books in a ballroom; my head is always full of something else.