"We will therefore confine ourselves to that subject to which an innate knowledge guides us."
"That leads us back upon the same road."
"On the contrary, my young friend, if you will permit me to follow my own course I will place you on the road to heaven."
"Are you sure, my dear Aunt, that you have discovered the right road?"
"Certainly, only think, a ton and a half of gold; beauty, amiability, and a knowledge of cookery which excels that of Miss Nylander[A] herself!"
"But love, my dear aunt, is that not to be found in heaven?"
"O, yes, and it might have already made rapid progress if you had assisted me in my first step towards the completion of my designs, by remaining at home instead of running away."
"Which proves that nothing existed before in which love could take root."
"Nonsense!" exclaimed Mrs. Ulrica, "if you wish to succeed your father you ought to improve your situation by some good marriage. Miss Charlotte is a lovely blonde, and Miss Sophia, a beautiful brunette, a perfect Spanish donna."
"Yes, she has a remarkable resemblance to a donna; but unfortunately I do not prefer Spanish ladies."