Emma's schemes for Harriet and Mr. Elton except for the three of them, and Mr. Knightley (who guessed it). Miss Bates was referring to Mr. Elton's hopes on Miss Woodhouse, which, considering the frequency of his visits to Hartfield and his own vanity, is not surprising. Besides, when he took Emma's portrait to be framed in London (which was a pretty bold request to make, actually) he hinted around that he was on a very enviable commission, and being the bearer of something exceedingly precious Ch. 8