"Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way."

"I am not at all in a humour for writing, I am growing idle and want some help. I have not written a word for a fortnight, and I really think I shall give it up altogether."

"I have been so much engaged on other things that I have not been able to do any thing to my novel for a long time."

"I am so fond of you that I could eat you."

"It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could they be made to understand how little the heart of a man is affected by what is costly or new in their attire."