He omitted no opportunity of being with them, threw himself in their way, called at all hours; but I need not be particular on this subject.

You can imagine what an artful man would do; and with this guide, perhaps, may recollect what you have seen him do." "Yes," said Anne, "you tell me nothing which does not accord with what I have known, or could imagine.

There is always something offensive in the details of cunning.

The manoeuvres of selfishness and duplicity must ever be revolting, but I have heard nothing which really surprises me.

I know those who would be shocked by such a representation of Mr Elliot, who would have difficulty in believing it; but I have never been satisfied.