Search results
At Randalls, Emma is greeted by Mrs. Weston, who explains that Frank has just revealed that he and Jane have been secretly engaged. Emma is shocked, embarrassed by the things she has said to Frank about Jane, and concerned for Harriet’s feelings.
- Quick Quiz
Why does Emma tell Harriet not to marry Mr. Martin? Emma is...
- Quick Quiz
Mrs. Weston, terrified that Emma’s heart is broken, tries to console her. It takes a few tries – and a lot of smiles – before Emma can convince the Westons that, by a strange fluke, she’s no longer in love with Frank.
While Mrs. Weston failed to educate Emma, Emma was educating her on how to be a good wife. Mr. Knightley thinks Mrs. Weston is a far better wife than a governess as a result. Mr. Knightley is afraid that Harriet will continue to fawn over Emma and compliment her at every chance.
Chapter 46. One morning about ten days after Mrs. Churchill's decease, Emma was called down stairs to Mr. Weston, who 'could not stay five minutes, and wanted particularly to speak with her.' He met her at the parlour door, and hardly asking her how she did, in the natural key of his voice, sunk it immediately, to say, unheard by her father,
Because of his aunt’s demands, Frank is kept away for ten days after this first visit. Mrs. Churchill eventually determines that her family must move from London to Richmond, which places Frank closer to Highbury. Mr. Weston is delighted to have his son nearer, and a date is set for the long-postponed ball.
Emma decides not to tell her father of her engagement until Mrs. Weston, who is pregnant, has given birth to her baby. Meanwhile, she pays a visit to Jane. They are unable to speak openly because Mrs. Elton is there, and Jane’s engagement is still supposed to be a secret.
People also ask
What does Mrs Weston tell Emma about Frank & Jane?
How does Emma alleviate Mrs. Weston's concerns?
What does Mrs. Weston say about Jane?
What does Frank tell Emma about Mrs Elton?
What does Emma think about Mr Weston's meeting with Frank?
How does Emma interpret Mrs Elton's remarks and expressions?
Mr. and Mrs. Weston have made no secret that they wished Frank would marry Emma. Mrs. Weston says part of his behavior cannot be excused, because she watched him flirt with Emma for the...
