Elton may talk sentimentally, but he will act rationally.

He is as well acquainted with his own claims, as you can be with Harriet's.
He knows that he is a very handsome young man, and a great favourite wherever he goes; and from his general way of talking in unreserved moments, when there are only men present, I am convinced that he does not mean to throw himself away.

I have heard him speak with great animation of a large family of young ladies that his sisters are intimate with, who have all twenty thousand pounds apiece." "I am very much obliged to you," said Emma, laughing again.

"If I had set my heart on Mr.Elton's marrying Harriet, it would have been very kind to open my eyes; but at present I only want to keep Harriet to myself.

I have done with match-making indeed.