Persuasion

Sir Walter Elliot, of Kellynch Hall, in Somersetshire, was a man who, for his own amusement, never...

Vanity was the beginning and the end of Sir Walter Elliots character; vanity of person and of...

A few years before, Anne Elliot had been a very pretty girl, but her bloom had vanished early; and...

She had, while a very young girl, as soon as she had known him to be, in the event of her having no...

Such were Elizabeth Elliots sentiments and sensations; such the cares to alloy, the agitations to...

Mr Shepherd, a civil, cautious lawyer, who, whatever might be his hold or his views on Sir Walter,...

This was the principle on which Anne wanted her father to be proceeding, his friends to be urging...

Sir Walter had at first thought more of London; but Mr Shepherd felt that he could not be trusted...

Sir Walter could not have borne the degradation of being known to design letting his house. Mr...

I must take leave to observe, Sir Walter, said Mr Shepherd one morning at Kellynch Hall, as he laid...

As to all that, rejoined Sir Walter coolly, supposing I were induced to let my house, I have by no...

Nay, Sir Walter, cried Mrs Clay, this is being severe indeed. Have a little mercy on the poor men....

And a very well spoken, genteel, shrewd lady, she seemed to be, continued he; asked more questions...

As Mr Shepherd perceived that this connexion of the Crofts did them no service with Sir Walter, he...

Mr Shepherd was completely empowered to act; and no sooner had such an end been reached, than Anne,...

Captain Wentworth had no fortune. He had been lucky in his profession; but spending freely, what...

They knew not each others opinion, either its constancy or its change, on the one leading point of...

On the morning appointed for Admiral and Mrs Crofts seeing Kellynch Hall, Anne found it most...

Lady Russell, convinced that Anne would not be allowed to be of any use, or any importance, in the...

So far all was perfectly right; but Lady Russell was almost startled by the wrong of one part of...

The last office of the four carriage horses was to draw Sir Walter, Miss Elliot, and Mrs Clay to...

Yes, I made the best of it; I always do. but I was very far from well at the time; and I do not...

A great many things, I assure you. More than I can recollect in a moment; but I can tell you some....

Anne had always thought such a style of intercourse highly imprudent; but she had ceased to...

The Mr Musgroves had their own game to guard, and to destroy, their own horses, dogs, and...

One of the least agreeable circumstances of her residence there was her being treated with too much...

How was Anne to set all these matters to rights. She could do little more than listen patiently,...

The girls were wild for dancing; and the evenings ended, occasionally, in an unpremeditated little...

She could now answer as she ought; and was happy to feel, when Mrs Crofts next words explained it...

The real circumstances of this pathetic piece of family history were, that the Musgroves had had...

She had gone to her letters, and found it all as she supposed; and the re perusal of these letters,...

His collar bone was found to be dislocated, and such injury received in the back, as roused the...

The child had a good night, and was going on well the next day. It must be a work of time to...

But that was only the effect of the suddenness of your alarm of the shock. You will not be...

Are you serious. cried Mary, her eyes brightening. Dear me. thats a very good thought, very good,...

Her brother and sister came back delighted with their new acquaintance, and their visit in general....

Soon, however, she began to reason with herself, and try to be feeling less. Eight years, almost...

So altered that he should not have known her again. These were words which could not but dwell with...

Yes, here I am, Sophia, quite ready to make a foolish match. Anybody between fifteen and thirty may...

Whether former feelings were to be renewed must be brought to the proof; former times must...

You will not find her there. Quite worn out and broken up. I was the last man who commanded her....

I knew pretty well what she was before that day; said he, smiling. I had no more discoveries to...

Poor dear fellow. continued Mrs Musgrove; he was grown so steady, and such an excellent...

The Admiral, after taking two or three refreshing turns about the room with his hands behind him,...

All merged in my friendship, Sophia. I would assist any brother officers wife that I could, and I...

And I do assure you, maam, pursued Mrs Croft, that nothing can exceed the accommodations of a man...

These were some of the thoughts which occupied Anne, while her fingers were mechanically at work,...

Charles Hayter was the eldest of all the cousins, and a very amiable, pleasing young man, between...

Mr and Mrs Musgrove, either from seeing little, or from an entire confidence in the discretion of...

You know, said she, I cannot think him at all a fit match for Henrietta; and considering the...

As to Captain Wentworths views, she deemed it of more consequence that he should know his own mind...

The surprise of finding himself almost alone with Anne Elliot, deprived his manners of their usual...

Another minute brought another addition. The younger boy, a remarkable stout, forward child, of two...

Other opportunities of making her observations could not fail to occur. Anne had soon been in...

Just as they were setting off, the gentlemen returned. They had taken out a young dog, who had...

Anne could not immediately fall into a quotation again. The sweet scenes of autumn were for a while...

After a little succession of these sort of debates and consultations, it was settled between...

Happy for her, to have such a mind as yours at hand. After the hints you gave just now, which did...

The sounds were retreating, and Anne distinguished no more. Her own emotions still kept her fixed....

This long meadow bordered a lane, which their footpath, at the end of it was to cross, and when the...

Yes; he had done it. She was in the carriage, and felt that he had placed her there, that his will...

Well, and I had heard of you as a very pretty girl, and what were we to wait for besides. I do not...

It would place her in the same village with Captain Wentworth, within half a mile of him; they...

A letter from his friend, Captain Harville, having found him out at last, had brought intelligence...

The party from Uppercross passing down by the now deserted and melancholy looking rooms, and still...

They all met, and were introduced. Captain Harville was a tall, dark man, with a sensible,...

Captain Harville was no reader; but he had contrived excellent accommodations, and fashioned very...

The nights were too dark for the ladies to meet again till the morrow, but Captain Harville had...

When the evening was over, Anne could not but be amused at the idea of her coming to Lyme to preach...

I wish, said Henrietta, very well pleased with her companion, I wish Lady Russell lived at...

They had nearly done breakfast, when the sound of a carriage, almost the first they had heard since...

There. you see. cried Mary in an ecstasy, just as I said. Heir to Sir Walter Elliot. I was sure...

Anne found Captain Benwick getting near her, as soon as they were all fairly in the street. Their...

Anne did think on the question with perfect decision, and said as much in reply as her own feeling...

Captain Wentworth, who had caught her up, knelt with her in his arms, looking on her with a face as...

Anne, attending with all the strength and zeal, and thought, which instinct supplied, to Henrietta,...

The surgeon was with them almost before it had seemed possible. They were sick with horror, while...

Charles, Henrietta, and Captain Wentworth were the three in consultation, and for a little while it...

One thing more, and all seemed arranged. Though it was rather desirable that Mr and Mrs Musgrove...

Captain Wentworth was on the watch for them, and a chaise and four in waiting, stationed for their...

They got on fast. Anne was astonished to recognise the same hills and the same objects so soon....

The remainder of Annes time at Uppercross, comprehending only two days, was spent entirely at the...

Anne was to leave them on the morrow, an event which they all dreaded. What should they do without...

Anne had never entered Kellynch since her quitting Lady Russells house in September. It had not...

Lady Russell had only to listen composedly, and wish them happy, but internally her heart revelled...

The sad accident at Lyme was soon the prevailing topic, and on comparing their latest accounts of...

Well, whenever it suits you. You can slip in from the shrubbery at any time; and there you will...

So ended all danger to Anne of meeting Captain Wentworth at Kellynch Hall, or of seeing him in...

Oh. Captain Benwick is very well, I believe, but he is a very odd young man. I do not know what he...

And I am sure, cried Mary, warmly, it was a very little to his credit, if he did. Miss Harville...

Lady Russell could not help laughing. Upon my word, said she, I should not have supposed that my...

Lady Russell and Anne paid their compliments to them once, when Anne could not but feel that...

Everybody has their taste in noises as well as in other matters; and sounds are quite innoxious, or...

Mrs Clay was very pleasant, and very smiling, but her courtesies and smiles were more a matter of...

They had not a fault to find in him. He had explained away all the appearance of neglect on his own...

Anne listened, but without quite understanding it. Allowances, large allowances, she knew, must be...

It was the same, the very same man, with no difference but of dress. Anne drew a little back, while...

He staid an hour with them. The elegant little clock on the mantel piece had struck eleven with its...

If Elizabeth could but have heard this. Such personal praise might have struck her, especially as...

It was a reference to the future, which Anne, after a little observation, felt she must submit to....

Sir Walter had once been in company with the late viscount, but had never seen any of the rest of...

You are mistaken, said he gently, that is not good company; that is the best. Good company requires...

He looked, as he spoke, to the seat which Mrs Clay had been lately occupying. a sufficient...

Their mutual friend answered for the satisfaction which a visit from Miss Elliot would give Mrs...

There had been a time, Mrs Smith told her, when her spirits had nearly failed. She could not call...

I do not suppose the situation my friend Mrs Rooke is in at present, will furnish much either to...

Westgate Buildings must have been rather surprised by the appearance of a carriage drawn up near...

I am no match maker, as you well know, said Lady Russell, being much too well aware of the...

Mr Elliot was rational, discreet, polished, but he was not open. There was never any burst of...

I make no apology for my silence, because I know how little people think of letters in such a place...

Oh, no. I think not. Situated as we are with Lady Dalrymple, cousins, we ought to be very careful...

The conclusion of the whole was, that if the woman who had been sensible of Captain Wentworths...

Anne was too much engaged with Lady Russell to be often walking herself; but it so happened that...

Well, now you shall hear something that will surprise you. But first of all, you must tell me the...

Anne was caught. She had only meant to oppose the too common idea of spirit and gentleness being...

Yes, yes, I understand you. But there is nothing at all of that nature in the letter. He does not...

Mr Elliot was attending his two cousins and Mrs Clay. They were in Milsom Street. It began to rain,...

She now felt a great inclination to go to the outer door; she wanted to see if it rained. Why was...

After a moments pause he said. Though I came only yesterday, I have equipped myself properly for...

Another circumstance very essential for her to know, was how long he meant to be in Bath; he had...

Anne sighed and blushed and smiled, in pity and disdain, either at her friend or herself. The part...

Sir Walter, his two daughters, and Mrs Clay, were the earliest of all their party at the rooms in...

Yes, said he, looking not exactly forward; but there, I think, ends the resemblance. With all my...

Indeed. I should not have supposed that you could have found anything in Lyme to inspire such a...

Upon Lady Russells appearance soon afterwards, the whole party was collected, and all that remained...

The party was divided and disposed of on two contiguous benches. Anne was among those on the...

I have not had the pleasure of visiting in Camden Place so long, replied he, without knowing...

Anne could think of no one so likely to have spoken with partiality of her many years ago as the Mr...

He did not come however. Anne sometimes fancied she discerned him at a distance, but he never came....

Jealousy of Mr Elliot. It was the only intelligible motive. Captain Wentworth jealous of her...

An account of the concert was immediately claimed; and Annes recollections of the concert were...

No, no; you were better employed. You need not tell me that you had a pleasant evening. I see it in...

To confess the truth, said Mrs Smith, assuming her usual air of cheerfulness, that is exactly the...

Now, how I do wish I understood you. How I do wish I knew what you were at. I have a great idea...

It first came into my head, replied Mrs Smith, upon finding how much you were together, and feeling...

I have not seen Mr Elliot these three years, was Mrs Smiths answer, given so gravely that it was...

I know it all, I know it all, cried Mrs Smith. He had been introduced to Sir Walter and your sister...

Mrs Smith hesitated a little here. Oh. those things are too common. When one lives in the world, a...

This is full of papers belonging to him, to my husband; a small portion only of what I had to look...

Anne could not immediately get over the shock and mortification of finding such words applied to...

Indeed, Mrs Smith, we must not expect to get real information in such a line. Facts or opinions...

Yes, said Anne, you tell me nothing which does not accord with what I have known, or could imagine....

She learned that the intimacy between them continuing unimpaired by Mr Elliots marriage they had...

It was on this point that she had hoped to engage Annes good offices with Mr Elliot. She had...

Anne went home to think over all that she had heard. In one point, her feelings were relieved by...

Anne admired the good acting of the friend, in being able to shew such pleasure as she did, in the...

She had some satisfaction in finding that he was really going out of Bath the next morning, going...

While her father spoke, there was a knock at the door. Who could it be. Anne, remembering the...

I am extremely glad, indeed, cried Anne, particularly glad that this should happen; and that of two...

To be sure he is. Nobody doubts it; and I hope you do not think I am so illiberal as to want every...