I am not one of those who have witty things at every body's service.

I do not pretend to be a wit.

I have a great deal of vivacity in my own way, but I really must be allowed to judge when to speak and when to hold my tongue.

Pass us, if you please, Mr.Churchill.Pass Mr.E., Knightley, Jane, and myself.

We have nothing clever to say--not one of us.
"Yes, yes, pray pass _me_," added her husband, with a sort of sneering consciousness; "_I_ have nothing to say that can entertain Miss Woodhouse, or any other young lady.