Absence with the conviction probably of her indifference, had produced this very natural and desirable effect.

“If I am a wild Beast I cannot help it. It is not my own fault.”

“We do not suffer by accident. It does not often happen that the interference of…”

“I think I may boast myself to be, with all possible vanity, the most unlearned …”

“I would much rather have been merry than wise.”