Some might think him, and others might think her, the most in luck.

One set might recommend their all removing to Donwell, and leaving Hartfield for the John Knightleys; and another might predict disagreements among their servants; but yet, upon the whole, there was no serious objection raised, except in one habitation, the Vicarage .-- There, the surprize was not softened by any satisfaction.

Mr.Elton cared little about it, compared with his wife; he only hoped "the young lady's pride would now be contented;" and supposed "she had always meant to catch Knightley if she could;" and, on the point of living at Hartfield, could daringly exclaim, "Rather he than I!"-- But Mrs.Elton was very much discomposed indeed.--"Poor Knightley! poor fellow!--sad business for him."-- She was extremely concerned; for, though very eccentric, he had a thousand good qualities .-- How could he be so taken in ?--Did not think him at all in love--not in the least .-- Poor Knightley!--There would be an end of all pleasant intercourse with him .-- How happy he had been to come and dine with them whenever they asked him! But that would be all over now .-- Poor fellow!--No more exploring parties to Donwell made for _her_.

Oh! no; there would be a Mrs.Knightley to throw cold water on every thing .-- Extremely disagreeable! But she was not at all sorry that she had abused the housekeeper the other day .-- Shocking plan, living together.

It would never do.