And as those ancient dames moved about gaily, though in the jaws of the whale, as you may say; even so, in a shower, with the like
thoughtlessness, do we nowadays fly under the same jaws for protection; the umbrella being a tent spread over the same bone.
She could not but believe it to be
thoughtlessness on his part; yet that was no reason she should submit to it.
"I want to warn you," he said in a low voice, "that through
thoughtlessness and lack of caution you may cause yourself to be talked about in society.
He has had great faults, faults of inconsideration and
thoughtlessness; and I am very much of his opinion in thinking him likely to be happier than he deserves: but still as he is, beyond a doubt, really attached to Miss Fairfax, and will soon, it may be hoped, have the advantage of being constantly with her, I am very ready to believe his character will improve, and acquire from hers the steadiness and delicacy of principle that it wants.
Thoughtlessness, want of attention to other people's feelings, and want of resolution, will do the business."
As to the sad catastrophe itself, it could be canvassed only in one style by a couple of steady, sensible women, whose judgements had to work on ascertained events; and it was perfectly decided that it had been the consequence of much
thoughtlessness and much imprudence; that its effects were most alarming, and that it was frightful to think, how long Miss Musgrove's recovery might yet be doubtful, and how liable she would still remain to suffer from the concussion hereafter!
The compliment of John Thorpe's affection did not make amends for this
thoughtlessness in his sister.
He could lie at full length along a swaying branch, stretching his giant limbs, and luxuriating in the blessed peace of utter
thoughtlessness, without an apprehension or a worry to sap his nervous energy and rob him of his peace of mind.
With a tact upon which I greatly prided myself, I sauntered carelessly to the sideboard and took some brandy and water; then, begging his pardon for my
thoughtlessness, asked him to have some and went back to my seat by the fire, leaving him to help himself, as was our custom.
Hummel came to beg pardon for her
thoughtlessness and to get a shroud for Minna, the neighbors sent all sorts of comforts and good wishes, and even those who knew her best were surprised to find how many friends shy little Beth had made.
>From this premeditated scheme of conquest we ought, in justice, however, to except Maria herself, who, from constitutional gayety and
thoughtlessness, seldom planned for the morrow; and who, perhaps, from her association with Charlotte, had acquired a degree of disinterestedness that certainly belonged to no other member of her family.
"And perhaps I judged you too harsh--I'm apt to be harsh--and you may have acted out o'
thoughtlessness more than I should ha' believed was possible for a man with a heart and a conscience.