Emma Volume II Chapter XVII

In which we witness the nature of social discomfort and ill-assorted companionship as Mrs. Elton persistently exerts herself upon Jane Fairfax with unwelcome advice about securing a governess position, while Mr. Weston’s unexpected arrival and news from Frank provide a welcome distraction and occasion for shared happiness. The scene unfolds with gentle observations on character and the delicate workings of kindness, vanity, and familial affection within the drawing-room.