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.

Her resentment of such behaviour, her indignation at having been its dupe, for a short time made her feel only for herself.

Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never.

The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder.

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.

You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love you.

There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.