would have been quite hurt by the lack of condescention on Emma's part- she clearly showed they were beneath her noticed by pointedly not making any effort to meet with them, simply dropping Harriet off for her visit.

But most importnatly they would have been hurt by the rigidly correct formality of Harriets visit. A visit of 14 minutes duration only : this from a girl who last year,when she posessed no friends or connections, was entertained for weeks in a most friendly, open-hearted way in the midst of this family. Indeed,almost becoming part of it.