Posted by Kathy F. on July 07, 1997 at 09:07:52:
In reply to Re: Emma-Has this been discussed before? posted by Kali on July 07, 1997 at 03:31:22
] ] Sure, she has her moments, but she's no cockey, haughty witch. In fact, very few people - notably Mr. K and John - understand the potential evil in what others see as charming and harmless.
] ] I don't think that John saw anything in Emma-for one thing, he was too far away most of the time.
] May I remind you that it was JOHN who noticed that Mr. Elton was interested in marrying Emma (for her money) and not Harriet...
] "'Mr. Elton in love with me! What an idea!'
] 'I do not say it is so; but you will do well to consider whether or not it is so, and to regulate your behaviour accordingly. I think your manners to him encouraging. I speak as a friend, Emma. You had better look about you, and ascertain what you do, and what you mean to do.'"
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I sit corrected. ;-> I wonder that JA did give those lines to the elder Knightley brother, now.
Kathy