We do not often look upon fine young men, well-bred and agreeable.
 Jane Austen, Emma (1815). copy citation

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Author Jane Austen
Source Emma
Topic breeding
Date 1815
Language English
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“but I hear of none, except what are merely personal; that he is well-grown and good-looking, with smooth, plausible manners.” “Well, if he have nothing else to recommend him, he will be a treasure at Highbury. We do not often look upon fine young men, well-bred and agreeable. We must not be nice and ask for all the virtues into the bargain. Cannot you imagine, Mr. Knightley, what a sensation his coming will produce? There will be but one subject throughout the parishes of Donwell and Highbury;” source