Quote#Nature
My head-dress was a bugle-band like the border to my gown, and a…
Quote byJane Austen · 1775–1817
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter (1811-04-30) [Letters of Jane Austen -- Brabourne Edition].
English (original)
My head-dress was a bugle-band like the border to my gown, and a flower of Mrs Tilson's. I depended upon hearing something of the evening from Mr. W. K., and am very well satisfied with his notice of me — "A pleasing looking young woman" — that must do; one cannot pretend to anything better now; thankful to have it continued a few years longer!
— Jane Austen
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