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There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he ch

There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. - Mr. Knightley

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I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable.

Emma Jane Austen Mr Knightley

Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley.She h

Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley.She hesitated a moment and then replied, 'With you, if you will ask me.'Will you?' said he, offering his hand.Indeed I will. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper.'Brother and sister! no, indeed.

Emma Jane Austen Mr Knightley