The result of his thoughts appeared at last in these words.
"Robert Martin has no great loss--if he can but think so; and I hope it will not be long before he does.

Your views for Harriet are best known to yourself; but as you make no secret of your love of match-making, it is fair to suppose that views, and plans, and projects you have;--and as a friend I shall just hint to you that if Elton is the man, I think it will be all labour in vain." Emma laughed and disclaimed.

He continued, "Depend upon it, Elton will not do.

Elton is a very good sort of man, and a very respectable vicar of Highbury, but not at all likely to make an imprudent match.

He knows the value of a good income as well as any body.