What are you doing?" "Ya! " said Jane, whirling around, her hands held up menacingly. It was Mr. Nobley with coat, hat, and cane, watching her with wide eyes. Jane took several quick (but oh so casual) steps away from Martin's window. "Um, did I just say, 'Ya'?" "You just said 'Ya, '" he confirmed. "If I am not mistaken, it was a battle cry, warning that you were about to attack me. I, uh.." She stopped to laugh. "I wasn't aware until this precise and awkward moment that when startled in a startled in a strange place, my instincts would have me pretend to be a ninja. Shannon Hale
About This Quote

In this quote, Jane Austen reveals the role of instinct. When Jane was frightened by Mr. Nobley, her instincts prompted her to pretend that she was a ninja attacking him from the shadows. Jane's instincts helped her know that she needed to protect herself from Mr. Nobley.

Source: Austenland

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