Emma Volume II Chapter I

In which we witness Miss Woodhouse endeavouring to free herself and her companion from the tedious subject of Mr. Elton, only to be drawn unexpectedly into the bustling domestic sphere of the Bates household, where the arrival and health of Miss Fairfax become the centre of conversation. Emma, with her characteristic mixture of politeness and cunning, navigates the lively discourse, all whilst quietly managing her own wish for a swift departure.