FONDNESS in Classic Quotes
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Quotes from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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1 Lydia was exceedingly fond of him.
2 He was fond of the country and of books; and from these tastes had arisen his principal enjoyments.
3 As a child, she was affectionate and pleasing, and extremely fond of me; and I have devoted hours and hours to her amusement.
4 My father was not only fond of this young man's society, whose manners were always engaging; he had also the highest opinion of him, and hoping the church would be his profession, intended to provide for him in it.
5 His being such a charming young man, and so rich, and living but three miles from them, were the first points of self-gratulation; and then it was such a comfort to think how fond the two sisters were of Jane, and to be certain that they must desire the connection as much as she could do.
6 Presuming however, that this studied avoidance spoke rather a momentary embarrassment than any dislike of the proposal, and seeing in her husband, who was fond of society, a perfect willingness to accept it, she ventured to engage for her attendance, and the day after the next was fixed on.
7 At first there seemed danger of Lydia's engrossing him entirely, for she was a most determined talker; but being likewise extremely fond of lottery tickets, she soon grew too much interested in the game, too eager in making bets and exclaiming after prizes to have attention for anyone in particular.