“ Dullness is as much produced within doors as without, by rain. It makes one detest all one's acquaintance. ”
Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility (1811). copy citation
| Author | Jane Austen |
|---|---|
| Source | Sense and Sensibility |
| Topic | dullness rain |
| Date | 1811 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/21839/21839-h/21839-h.htm |
Context
“Palmer to her husband, who just then entered the room—"you must help me to persuade the Miss Dashwoods to go to town this winter."
Her love made no answer; and after slightly bowing to the ladies, began complaining of the weather.
"How horrid all this is!" said he. "Such weather makes every thing and every body disgusting. Dullness is as much produced within doors as without, by rain. It makes one detest all one's acquaintance. What the devil does Sir John mean by not having a billiard room in his house? How few people know what comfort is! Sir John is as stupid as the weather." [98]
The rest of the company soon dropt in.
"I am afraid, Miss Marianne,"”
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