In the hope of diverting her father's thoughts from the disagreeableness of Mr. Knightley's going to London; and going so suddenly; and going on horseback, which she knew would be all very bad; Emma communicated her news of Jane Fairfax, as well as her dependence16 on the effect was justified17; it supplied an very useful check,-- interested, without disturbing him. He had long made up his mind to Jane Fairfax's going out as governess, as well as could talk of it cheerfully, but Mr. Knightley's going to London had been an unexpected blow.