You have drawn two pretty pictures; but I think there may be a third--a something between the do-nothing and the do-all.

If I had not promoted Mr.Weston's visits here, and given many little encouragements, and smoothed many little matters, it might not have come to any thing after all.

I think you must know Hartfield enough to comprehend that." "A straightforward, open-hearted man like Weston, and a rational, unaffected woman like Miss Taylor, may be safely left to manage their own concerns.

You are more likely to have done harm to yourself, than good to them, by interference." "Emma never thinks of herself, if she can do good to others," rejoined Mr.Woodhouse, understanding but in part.

"But, my dear, pray do not make any more matches; they are silly things, and break up one's family circle grievously." "Only one more, papa; only for Mr.Elton.Poor Mr.Elton! You like Mr.
Elton, papa,--I must look about for a wife for him.