“ We do not often look upon fine young men, well-bred and agreeable. ”
Jane Austen, Emma (1815). copy citation
Author | Jane Austen |
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Source | Emma |
Topic | breeding |
Date | 1815 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/158/158-h/158-h.htm |
Context
“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;”
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