u/Asleep_Lack

Currently rereading ‘Emma’ and am at the start of Chapter VII when Harriet has received a letter of proposal from Robert Martin and omg Emma you are an actual menace!

The way she puts down Mr Martin from the get go, suggesting he’s reaching by wanting to marry the likes of Harriet and then can barely admit to herself that he’s written a beautiful letter is infuriating!

Then, to add insult to injury, she acts like she simply must let Harriet make up her own mind on the matter, whilst actually nudging her in the direction Emma wants her to go 🤦🏻‍♀️

Oh Emma, I have more empathy for you than most, but when it comes to Harriet, girl I simply cannot forgive you!