These rebellious and absurd emotions were only momentary; I quelled them in five minutes.

I hope they will not revive, for they were acutely painful.

No further steps have been taken about the project I mentioned to you, nor probably will be for the present; but Emily, and Anne, and I, keep it in view.

It is our polar star, and we look to it in all circumstances of despondency.

I begin to suspect I am writing in a strain which will make you think I am unhappy.