Quote#Love
I am very much obliged to my dear little George for his message - for…
Quote byJane Austen · 1775–1817
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Cassandra (1798-12-18) about her nephew George [Letters of Jane Austen -- Brabourne Edition].
English (original)
I am very much obliged to my dear little George for his message - for his love at least; his duty, I suppose, was only in consequence of some hint of my favorable intentions towards him from his father or mother. I am sincerely rejoiced, however, that I ever was born, since it has been the means of procuring him a dish of tea.
— Jane Austen
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