Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and as soon as the door was closed, burst into tears of joy, which at first she thought would never cease.

Had I not been bound to silence I could have provided proof enough of a broken heart, even for you.

The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing

How much I love every thing that is decided and open!

The world may know my words, but it has no such privileges with my heart

I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested.

Mary wished to say something very sensible, but knew not how.