The wants and sufferings of the poor family, however, were the first subject on meeting.

He had been going to call on them.

His visit he would now defer; but they had a very interesting parley about what could be done and should be done.

Mr.Elton then turned back to accompany them.
"To fall in with each other on such an errand as this," thought Emma; "to meet in a charitable scheme; this will bring a great increase of love on each side.

I should not wonder if it were to bring on the declaration.