Mr.John Knightley must be in town again on the 28th, and we ought to be thankful, papa, that we are to have the whole of the time they can give to the country, that two or three days are not to be taken out for the Abbey.

Mr.Knightley promises to give up his claim this Christmas--though you know it is longer since they were with him, than with us." "It would be very hard, indeed, my dear, if poor Isabella were to be anywhere but at Hartfield." Mr.Woodhouse could never allow for Mr.Knightley's claims on his brother, or any body's claims on Isabella, except his own.

He sat musing a little while, and then said, "But I do not see why poor Isabella should be obliged to go back so soon, though he does.

I think, Emma, I shall try and persuade her to stay longer with us.

She and the children might stay very well." "Ah! papa--that is what you never have been able to accomplish, and I do not think you ever will.