"I have been so much amused by the present style of female dress, that I am determined to have some of the most ridiculous of my own."

"Compliments are the most dangerous things in the world."

"Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way."

"I am so fond of you that I could eat you."

"There was a monstrous deal of stupid quizzing and common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit."