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No, I did not promise. I only smirked and bowed, and said the word "happy." There was no promise.

His character was decided. He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never come there again.

and, if Mr. Thorpe would only have stopped, I would have jumped out and run after you. Is there a Henry in the world who could be insensible to such a declaration?

Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness." ~ Jane Austen (Pride & Prejudice)

I am fatigued; but it is not the sort of fatigue–quick walking will refresh me. Miss Woodhouse, we all know at times what it is to be wearied in spirits.

I will not torment you with vain wishes, which may seem purposely to ask for your thanks.

In books too, as well as in music, she courted the misery which a contrast between the past and present was certain of giving.

Shall I ask you how the church is to be filled, if a man is neither to take orders with a living, nor without?

Jane had written the direction remarkably ill.

For six weeks, I allow Bath is pleasant enough; but beyond that, it is the most tiresome place in the world.

She thought it could scarcely escape him to feel that a persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness as a very resolute character.

That I was desirous of believing her indifferent is certain—but I will venture to say that my investigation and decisions are not usually influenced by my hopes or fears.

She had received ideas which disposed her to be courteous and kind to all, and to pity every one, as being less happy than herself.

As reflexões deviam ser reservadas para as horas solitárias; sempre que podia, entregava-se a elas com alívio; e não se passava um dia sem uma de suas caminhadas, nas quais podia se entregar ao prazer das lembranças desagradáveis.

All badinage apart, I don't think you or I very likely to lose our gaiety or our peace of mind for any male creature breathing.

Oh! my dear Mr. Bennet, as she entered the room, we have had a most delightful

I well know the sight of beauty is a real gratification.

I send no compliments to your mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.

Elinor agreed to it; she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.

Indeed she had no taste for a garden; and if she gathered flowers at all, it was chiefly for the pleasure of mischief—at least so it was conjectured from her always preferring those which she was forbidden to take.

that this adventure has rather affected your admiration of her fine eyes.

Certainly, sir; and it has the advantage also of being in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the world. Every savage can dance.

poor families in this neighbourhood. She has a large acquaintance, of course professionally

I do so wonder, Miss Woodhouse, that you should not be married, or going to be married! so charming as you are!