Her silence disturbed him; and after observing her a little while, he added, "Emma, my love, you said that this circumstance would not now make you unhappy; but I am afraid it gives you more pain than you expected.

His situation is an evil--but you must consider it as what satisfies your friend; and I will answer for your thinking better and better of him as you know him more.

His good sense and good principles would delight you .-- As far as the man is concerned, you could not wish your friend in better hands.

His rank in society I would alter if I could, which is saying a great deal I assure you, Emma .-- You laugh at me about William Larkins; but I could quite as ill spare Robert Martin." He wanted her to look up and smile; and having now brought herself not to smile too broadly--she did--cheerfully answering, "You need not be at any pains to reconcile me to the match.

I think Harriet is doing extremely well.