“...I would have jumped out and run after you.'Is there a Henry in the world who could be insensible to such a declaration? Henry Tilney at least was not. With a yet sweeter smile, he said every thing that need be said...”

Jane Austen

Jane Austen - “...I would have jumped out and run after...” 1

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