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advises the innocent Harriet in virtually all things, including the people with whom she should interact. She suggests that Harriet not spend time with the Martins, a local family of farmers whose son, Robert, is interested in Harriet. Instead, plans to play matchmaker for Harriet and Mr. Elton, the vicar of the church in Highbury. seems to have some success in her attempts to bring together Harriet Smith and Mr. Elton. The three spend a good deal of leisure time together and he seems receptive to all of 's suggestions. The friendship between and Harriet does little good for either of them, however. Harriet indulges 's worst qualities, giving her opportunity to meddle and serving only to flatter her. in turn fills Harriet Smith with grand pretensions that do not suit her low situation in society. When Robert Martin proposes to Harriet, she rejects him based on 's advice, thinking that he is too common. Mr. Knightly criticizes 's matchmaking, since he thinks that the dependable ...

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and the niece of Miss Bates, a chattering spinster who lives with her mother. Jane is equal to in every respect (beauty, education, talents) except for status, and provokes some jealousy in . Jane will soon visit her family in Highbury, for the wealthy family who brought her up after her parents had died has gone on vacation. There is some indication that Jane might be involved with Mr. Dixon, a married man, but this is only idle gossip. Mr. Elton returns from Bath with news that he is engaged to a Miss Augusta Hawkins. This news, along with an awkward meeting with the Martins, greatly embarrasses poor Harriet Smith. Frank Churchill finally visits the Westons, and is pleased to find ...

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