And as to my dear little boys, I must say, that if Aunt Emma has not time for them, I do not think they would fare much better with Uncle Knightley, who is absent from home about five hours where she is absent one--and who, when he is at home, is either reading to himself or settling his accounts." Mr.Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs.Elton's beginning to talk to him..