Badly done, Emma

"It was badly done, indeed! You, whom she had known from an infant, whom she had seen grow up from a period when her notice was an honour, to have you now, in thoughtless spirits, and the pride of the moment, laugh at her, humble her--and before her niece, too--and before others, many of whom (certainly some,) would be entirely guided by your treatment of her.--This is not pleasant to you, Emma--and it is very far from pleasant to me; but I must, I will,--I will tell you truths while I can."

Dear Mr. Knightley chastising Emma for her ill treatment of Miss Bates
Emma, volume 3, chapter 7

Comments

[Bonnie Buckingham]

This quote is my favorite in probably all of Austen's writings. It brings Emma to repentance and is one of the reasons my daughter is named Emma. I took a pad to the movie and took the words down. They are so full of love
to correct her and that is what Love does.

Love your book !

Bonnie