He paid her only the compliment of attention; and she felt a respect for him on the occasion, which the others had reasonably forfeited by their shameless want of taste. Jane Austen
Her resentment of such behaviour, her indignation at having been its dupe, for a short time made her feel only for herself. Jane Austen
She saw only that he was quiet and unobtrusive, and she liked him for it. He did not disturb the wretchedness of her mind by ill-timed conversation. Jane Austen