Volume 2 Chapter 7 Summary

The next day, Emma's opinion of Mr. Churchill is practically ruined as it is revealed he decided to go to London just to get a haircut. Mr. Knightley arrives, and once told the news he mumbles that he expected no better from Mr. Churchill. Mr. Knightley feels confirmed in his analysis of Mr. Churchill's character. However, his good treatment of Mrs. Weston tempers this in Emma's mind and she decides that it really is a trifling thing to hold against someone.

The Coles family is discussed again, and it is revealed that they have grown in wealth over the years and are now second only in social stature to the Woodhouses. They are throwing an enormous party and everyone of consequence has been invited except Emma and her father. She had no plans to attend, but feels that she is being...