Emma, Volume 2, Chapter 6 summary

What happens

1. Frank Churchill arrives with Mrs. Weston, and Emma approves of his respectful, affectionate treatment of her.
2. Walking through Highbury, Frank shows interest in his family’s former home and searches for his old nurse’s cottage.
3. At the Crown Inn, Frank argues for regular dances despite objections about attendance and social mixing.
4. Frank buys gloves at Ford’s and tells Emma about meeting Miss Fairfax and the Campbells at Weymouth.
5. His account of Mr. Dixon’s preference for Miss Fairfax’s playing encourages Emma’s suspicions about their feelings.
6. Frank defends Mr. Elton’s house, and Emma interprets his remarks as evidence of sensible wishes for marriage.

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What to notice

Frank reinforces Emma’s dislike of Miss Fairfax’s guarded manner. Their agreement helps Emma feel unusually close to him.

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