Volume 3 Chapter 18 Summary

Mr. Knightley reveals to Emma that Mr. Martin has been to London and met Harriet at her sisters. He has proposed yet again and this time, Harriet has accepted. Emma is very shocked, but relieved since this will remove all embarrassment at the announcement of her engagement to Mr. Knightley. Contrary to her previous position, Emma is quite happy with the match and shows no trace of her former snobbery about the Martins.

The couple travels over to Randalls with Mr. Woodhouse, where they are greeted by the surprise guests Mr. Churchill and Miss Fairfax. Much discussion centers on Mr. Churchill's former deceptions and his apologies. He and Emma make up and everyone seems to be at peace with everyone else at last. Mr. Churchill and Emma realize that they are very much alike and he hopes that he will be...