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Chapter 15

           Elton’ssidesoonafterwardsappeared,andshewasleftinpeace—neitherforcedtobetheveryparticularfriendofMrs.Elton,nor,underMrs.Elton’sguidance,theveryactivepatronessofJaneFairfax,andonlysharingwithothersinageneralway,inknowingwhatwasfelt,whatwasmeditated,whatwasdone.

           Shelookedonwithsomeamusement.—MissBates’sgratitudeforMrs.Elton’sattentionstoJanewasinthefirststyleofguilelesssimplicityandwarmth.Shewasquiteoneofherworthies—themostamiable,affable,delightfulwoman—justasaccomplishedandcondescendingasMrs.Eltonmeanttobeconsidered.Emma’sonlysurprizewasthatJaneFairfaxshouldacceptthoseattentionsandtolerateMrs.Eltonassheseemedtodo.SheheardofherwalkingwiththeEltons,sittingwiththeEltons,spendingadaywiththeEltons!Thiswasastonishing!—ShecouldnothavebelieveditpossiblethatthetasteortheprideofMissFairfaxcouldenduresuchsocietyandfriendshipastheVicaragehadtooffer.

           "Sheisariddle,quiteariddle!"saidshe.—"Tochusetoremainheremonthaftermonth,underprivationsofeverysort!AndnowtochusethemortificationofMrs.Elton’snoticeandthepenuryofherconversation,ratherthanreturntothesuperiorcompanionswhohavealwayslovedherwithsuchreal,generousaffection.

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