“He promised to come to me as soon as he could disengage himself from Knightley; but he and Knightley are shut up together in deep consultation.⁠— Mr. E. is Knightley’s right hand.”

Emma would not have smiled for the world, and only said, “Is Mr. Elton gone on foot to Donwell?⁠—He will have a hot walk.”

“Oh! no, it is a meeting at the Crown, a regular meeting. Weston and Cole will be there too; but one is apt to speak only of those who lead.⁠—I fancy Mr. E. and Knightley have everything their own way.”