... 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 ... apologies and civil hesitations of the other. ‘Well, I believe, if you will excuse me, Mr. Knightley, if you will not consider me as doing a very rude thing, I shall take Emma’s advice and ... Mr. Knightley, instead of being immediately off likewise, sat down again, seemingly inclined for more chat. He began speaking of Harriet, and speaking of her with more voluntary praise than...