Jane Austeni "Emma" ja "Persuasion"
for her and when he is amazed to learn that she thought him in love with Harriet. Emma's
refusal of Mr. Elton's offer is firm, but she is indeed worried that he has never thought
seriously of Harriet. Her worry and self-criticism continue through the night, mixed with
resentment at the impertinence of Mr. Elton's aspirations toward herself. Fortunately for
her, during the next few days everyone is confined to home by the weather. On the first
good day, the John Knightleys return to London while Mr. Elton informs Mr. Woodhouse
in a note that he is leaving for a visit to Bath: It is Emma's unhappy duty to inform
Harriet about Mr. Elton and to console her, inwardly blaming herself for being in error. In
addition to this disappointment in her plans, she learns that Frank Churchill has once
again had to defer his visit because Mrs. Churchill is ill, a condition that many of
Highbury doubt. George Knightley in particular questions Frank's real sense of duty
toward Mr
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