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| Jane Austen's Little Advice Book by Cathryn Michon, Pamela Norris |
...(She) thought herself obliged...to run around the room after her drunken husband. His avoidance, and her pursuit, with the probable intoxication of both, was an amusing scene. - Letter to Cassandra...And the Fun to Be Had Being One
Elinor, as she swallowed the chief of it, reflected through its good effects on a cholicky gout were, at present, of little importance, its healing powers on a disappointed heart might, be as reasonably tried on herself as on her sister. - Sense and Sensibility
On the Positive Effects of Alcohol ...
The more wine I drink, in moderation, the better I am. I am always best of an evening. - Letter to Cassandra...And the Negative
I believe I drank too much wine last night...I know not how else to account for the shaking of my hand today. - Letter to Cassandra
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