They called for him in their way; were all extremely amused; and my brother asked him to dine with them the next day--which he did--and in the course of that visit (as I understand) he found an opportunity of speaking to Harriet; and certainly did not speak in vain .-- She made him, by her acceptance, as happy even as he is deserving.

He came down by yesterday's coach, and was with me this morning immediately after breakfast, to report his proceedings, first on my affairs, and then on his own.

This is all that I can relate of the how, where, and when.

Your friend Harriet will make a much longer history when you see her .-- She will give you all the minute particulars, which only woman's language can make interesting .-- In our communications we deal only in the great .-- However, I must say, that Robert Martin's heart seemed for _him_, and to _me_, very overflowing; and that he did mention, without its being much to the purpose, that on quitting their box at Astley's, my brother took charge of Mrs.John Knightley and little John, and he followed with Miss Smith and Henry; and that at one time they were in such a crowd, as to make Miss Smith rather uneasy." He stopped .-- Emma dared not attempt any immediate reply.

To speak, she was sure would be to betray a most unreasonable degree of happiness.
She must wait a moment, or he would think her mad.