Miss Fairfax, I dare say, would not have me if I were to ask her--and I am very sure I shall never ask her." Emma returned her friend's pressure with interest; and was pleased enough to exclaim, "You are not vain, Mr.Knightley.I will say that for you." He seemed hardly to hear her; he was thoughtful--and in a manner which shewed him not pleased, soon afterwards said, "So you have been settling that I should marry Jane Fairfax ?" "No indeed I have not.

You have scolded me too much for match-making, for me to presume to take such a liberty with you.

What I said just now, meant nothing.

One says those sort of things, of course, without any idea of a serious meaning.

Oh! no, upon my word I have not the smallest wish for your marrying Jane Fairfax or Jane any body.