Jane Austen Quotes

Mr. Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs. Elton's beginning to talk to him.

Jane Austen

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• Mr. Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs. Elton's beginning to talk to him.

  

  Jane Austen
  • Smile
  • Mr. Knightley
  • Mrs. Elton`s