You must not imagine that Papa or I have the least notion of compelling you to marry anyone whom you hold in aversion, for I am sure that such a thing would be quite shocking! And Charles would not do so either, would you, dear Charles?”(Elizabeth Ombersley)“No, certainly not. But neither would I consent to her marriage with any such frippery fellow as Augustus Fawnhope! ”“Augustus, ” announced Cecilia, putting up her chin, “will be remembered long after you have sunk into oblivion! ”“ By his creditors? I don’t doubt it. Georgette Heyer
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"You must not imagine that Papa or I have the least notion of compelling you to marry anyone whom you hold in aversion, for I am sure that such a thing would be quite shocking! And Charles would not do so either, would you, dear Charles?." Elizabeth Ombersley was talking to her sister Caroline. She was talking about the idea of her marrying Mr. Augustus Fawnhope. She was very adamant about what she thought about him and what her father and brother thought.

Her father didn't think much of him but her brother did. She said, "No, certainly not. But neither would I consent to her marriage with any such frippery fellow as Augustus Fawnhope!" After reading this quote it shows how someone can have a strong opinion of someone else based on little information.

Also it shows how people don't always see eye to eye with their family members especially on things they do not agree with.

Source: The Grand Sophy

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