Catherine [...] enjoyed her usual happiness with Henry Tilney, listening with sparkling eyes to everything he said; and, in finding him irresistible, becoming so herself.

It is always incomprehensible to a man that a woman should ever refuse an offer of marriage.

Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?" "For the liveliness of your mind, I did.

One word from you shall silence me forever.

There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit.

Marry me. Marry me, my wonderful, darling friend.

Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion.