“I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will prob…”

“I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will probably find out that there was no particular reason for it; but I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.”

— Jane Austen

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Letter (1799-01-21) [Letters of Jane Austen -- Brabourne Edition]

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