I consider the blessing of a wife as most justly described in those discreet lines of the poet--'Heaven's _last_ best gift.'" "There, Mrs.Grant, you see how he dwells on one word, and only look at his smile.

I assure you he is very detestable; the Admiral's lessons have quite spoiled him." "I pay very little regard," said Mrs.Grant, "to what any young person says on the subject of marriage.

If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person." Dr.Grant laughingly congratulated Miss Crawford on feeling no disinclination to the state herself.
"Oh yes! I am not at all ashamed of it.

I would have everybody marry if they can do it properly: I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.".