Emma Volume I Chapter IX

In which we observe the delicate unfolding of a charming charade that intimates a gentleman’s admiration and gently stirs hopes and dreams within young Harriet’s heart, whilst Emma navigates the scene with her usual blend of wit and discretion. The household’s peaceful amusements are quietly interrupted by the arrival of visitors and the tender recollections of family ties, blending social pleasures with domestic affection in a manner most agreeable to the gentle reader.