No young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman…

Jane Austen
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No young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman's love is declared, it must be very improper that a young lady should dream of a gentleman before the gentleman is first known to have dreamt of her. ✨ Jane Austen (2005). Jane Austen: 8 Books in 1, p.440, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax
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