Volume 3 Chapter 1 Summary

The Churchills arrive in London, and although everyone is expecting Mr. Frank Churchill to visit often he comes only once in ten days. Emma is agitated but convinces herself that she is not agitated because she is in love with Mr. Churchill, but because she is worried about his being in love with her.

Mr. Churchill seems agitated as well and does not stay long at Hartfield before hurrying off. Emma thinks that he is either not in love with her as much as he was, or he is trying hard not to be.

The Churchills leave London for Richmond, which is located much closer to Highbury. Mr. Churchill announces that he will be available more, even for 24-hour periods, so the long anticipated ball at Crown's is re-planned and reorganized.

Volume 3 Chapter 1 Analysis

Emma's constant mental battle with herself continues...