Summary Mrs. Weston becomes the mother of a little girl, just what Emma had wished for her. George and Emma hardly ever mention Harriet, and Emma is grieved that she cannot be fully open with him about her pretty friend, who is now to remain with the John Knightleys until […]
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Summary Harriet proves to be as desirous of avoiding a meeting as is Emma, and Emma has no trouble getting her invited and off to London for at least a fortnight. Wanting to wait until Mrs. Weston is delivered of her baby before telling Mr. Woodhouse of her engagement, Emma […]
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Summary Emma is in “an exquisite flutter of happiness” as they sit down to tea Mr. Woodhouse contentedly unaware of “the impending evil” of the engagement. The night is sleepless for her as she considers what must be done about her father and Harriet and decides that, while her father […]
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Summary The morning’s bad weather clears in the afternoon, and Emma goes outdoors for the serenity of the shrubbery. George appears, joins her for the walk, and is silent. Emma finally starts the conversation and learns that he already knows the news about Jane and Frank, was apprised of it […]
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Summary Emma has never known before how much her happiness depends on being first with George. She rationalizes a great deal, deciding that, if she could be sure of his never marrying at all, she would be perfectly satisfied. For Emma feels that she cannot marry because of her father. […]
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Summary Still highly concerned about Harriet, Emma decides that “it was not so much his behavior as her own” that makes her angry with Frank. She should have discouraged Harriet’s growing attachment and would have, she concludes, if she had had more common sense. In regard to Jane, she feels […]
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Summary One morning ten days after Mrs. Churchill’s death, Mr. Weston comes with an urgent request for Emma to come see Mrs. Weston for news about a “most unaccountable business.” Emma becomes more and more inquisitive and upset on the way, but for once Mr. Weston will not divulge anything […]
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Summary Emma is still pensive when she reaches home to find that George and Harriet have arrived during her absence. George is about to go to London for a few days, and his grave manner assures Emma that he has not forgiven her. When Mr. Woodhouse asks about the Bateses, […]
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Summary As Emma spends the whole evening at backgammon with her father, she still feels wretched. Earlier than usual, she pays a visit to the Bateses the next morning, determined to make amends if possible. Wishing very much to give pleasure, she enters the house as Miss Bates and Jane […]
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Summary The day for “exploring” at Box Hill is a fine one as the ladies go there by carriage and the men on horseback. But there is a lack of union among them once there, and they break into little parties, Emma with Frank and Harriet. Frank is not only […]
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