I was amused by Emma’s conclusion after Frank Churchill’s departure that she wasn’t in love with him. Yet, she considers the possibility for quite some time. I have a feeling that her match-making skills are, even regarding her own romantic interests (although she seems determined to have none), once again, off.
I am not sure what to make of her criticism of Jane Fairfax for being too reserved, because it seems that she is annoyed by Miss Bates for the exact opposite reason: her long-windedness. I’d be interested to read of a conversation between Miss Bates and Mrs. Elton to see who could speak the most about nothing in particular. I think Emma is merely jealous of Jane for her musical abilities.
In this novel I find that the most trivial points are fussed over. I laughed at the awe given to Mr. Weston for joining company after he’d been working all day.
I am curious to read about the interaction between Frank and his allegedly sick aunt in Volume III.
