“As far as I have had opportunity of judging, it appears to be that the usual style of letter-writing among… — Jane Austen
“As far as I have had opportunity of judging, it appears to be that the usual style of letter-writing among women is faultless, except in three particulars.”
“And what are they?”
“A general deficiency of subject, a total inattention to stops, and a very frequent ignorance of grammar.” p. 52, 2013
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