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Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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CHAPTER XXIV.

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CHAPTER XXIV.
In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,
if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its
subject.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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Reading 1/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER XXIV.
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In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
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I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,
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if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its
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subject.
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a

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

be

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

began

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

cautious

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

CHAPTER

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From this reading CHAPTER XXIV.

confidence

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

continuance

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From this reading if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its

curiosity

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desire

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Elinor

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

farther

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felt

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firm

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

for

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have

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

honoured

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

I

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

if

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In

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

its

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me

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

no

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of

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

on

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or

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should

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

subject

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From this reading subject.

the

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

though

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

thus

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

tone

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From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

undeserving

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

with

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

XXIV

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From this reading CHAPTER XXIV.

you

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From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with,

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 23?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XXIV....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XXIV.
Narrator: A mutual silence took place for some time.