There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.
("Northanger Abbey")
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But you must give my compliments to him. Yes - I think it must be compliments. Is not there a something wanted, Miss Price, in our language - a something between compliments and - and love - to suit the sort of friendly acquaintance we have had together? - So many months acquaintance! - But compliments may be sufficient here.
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