I am in the final throes of editing the book. I meant to post this this morning, and, being scatter-brained more than usual these days, completely forgot. So, here it is.
This is another quote I had seen I think on a journal at the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, but I couldn't place it. It's actually Darcy, talking to Miss Bingley. He tells her he's been thinking of Elizabeth's fine eyes, and she asks, "When am I to wish you joy?" To which he replies:
"A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment. I knew you would be wishing me joy."
Pride & Prejudice, volume 1, chapter 6
I'm afraid he is right!
Hi, stumbled upon your blog while searching for a good biog of Jane Austen, and I've enjoyed reading it. I've made my own pilgrimage to Bath because I wanted to find all the streets from Persuasion, my favourite Austen novel. However, I only live a couple of hour's journey away! Looking forward to the publication of your book.
Posted by: Nicola | May 06, 2007 at 03:32 PM
I love this quote. I think that still happens! Women are always thinking that way!
Posted by: Luciana | May 10, 2007 at 05:41 PM
I'm delighted to have found my way here and "meet" the lovely woman who wrote the book which is keeping me company even now. "A Walk With Jane Austen" is such a warm, lyrical work of art, and it has been a pleasure to learn about two authors at once. Yourself, and the beloved Jane Austen I love so dearly.
I will be adding you to my blogroll so that others can enjoy your writing!
Cheers!
- Jo
Posted by: Jo | February 10, 2008 at 02:33 PM