 For example, at the beginning of Chapter XIII, Emma has "no doubt of her being in love", but it quickly becomes clear that, even though she spends time "forming a thousand amusing schemes for the progress and close of their attachment", we are told that "the conclusion of every imaginary declaration on his side was that she "refused him"".It is only Mr. Knightley who can willingly share the burden of Emma's father, as well as providing her with guidance, love and companionship.He has been in love with her since she was 13 years old, but neither he nor she have realized that there is a natural bond between them.