These were reflections that required some time to soften; but time will do almost every thing…

“The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it.”

“I admire all my three sons-in-law highly. Wickham, perhaps is my favourite; but…”

“Her companion's discourse now sunk from its hitherto animated pitch, to nothing…”

“I never saw quite so wretched an example of what a sea-faring life can do: but …”