Emma Volume II Chapter XV

In which we observe the continued social manoeuvrings of Highbury’s inhabitants, with Emma forming and confirming her judgements on Mrs. Elton’s insufferable airs and peculiar attentions towards Jane Fairfax, whose motives for remaining in an uncomfortable society remain a subject of some speculation. Meanwhile, Mr. Knightley’s reflections and modest declarations introduce a quiet contemplation of admiration and the complexities of character that subtly enrich the social tapestry.