Quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Nay, but Jack, such eyes! such eyes! so innocently wild! so bashfully irresolute! Not a glance but speaks and kindles some thought of love! Then, Jack, her cheeks! her cheeks, Jack! so deeply blushing at the insinuations of her tell-tale eyes! Then, Jack, her lips! O, Jack, lips smiling at their own discretion! and, if not smiling, more sweetly pouting -- more lovely in sullenness! Then, Jack, her neck! O, Jack, Jack!

Nay, but Jack, such eyes! such eyes! so innocently wild! so

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing their admiration for someone named Jack. They emphasize the captivating beauty of Jack's eyes, describing them as innocent yet mysterious. The speaker also praises the blushing cheeks, smiling lips, and graceful neck of Jack. Through their passionate descriptions, it is clear that the speaker is deeply infatuated with Jack's physical charms.

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