Quotation from: Sense and Sensibility

Written by: Jane Austen


"It cannot be generally known," returned Elinor,
"for her own family do not know it."


He looked surprised and said, "I beg your pardon,
I am afraid my inquiry has been impertinent; but I had not
supposed any secrecy intended, as they openly correspond,
and their marriage is universally talked of."


"How can that be? By whom can you have heard
it mentioned?"

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