Certainly silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.

“Dopo questo discorso il volto del Capitano Wentworth assunse per un'attimo un'e…”

“Let us never underestimate the power of a well-written letter.”

“O Sr. Bennet era um misto tão extraordinário de petulância, sarcasmo, reserva e…”

“Miss Bennet was therefore established as a sweet girl, and their brother felt a…”