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Harriet writes a letter to Emma in a civil but not overly friendly manner about having a toothache.

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which Emma thinks that "an angel only could have been quite without resentment under such a stroke."

And Because Harriet needs to see a dentist, Emma arranges with Isabella to invite Harriet to London,
where she can consult a dentist. So Emma, in a mature way, continues to face and solve her problems
as facing Harriet right now was really a problem bcz she didn’t want to hurt Harriet with news of Emma
and Mr. Knightley’s engagement. So sending Harriet to Isabella Is a thoughtful move by Emma.

Meanwhile, after sending Harriet to London, Emma pays a visit to Jane where Mrs. Elton is also present
who sounds very proud and superior as she thinks that Emma does not know about the secret marriage
of Jane and Frank. And Emma on the other hand simply smiles on Mrs. Elton. Here Emma shows a good
control of her emotions, as she patiently listens to Mrs. Elton's chatter centered on self-importance and
superiority.

Mrs. Elton continues to provide comic relief. She is upset that Mr. Knightley has kept Mr. Elton waiting
and says, "I cannot imagine how he could do such a thing by you, of all people in the world! The very last
person whom one should expect to be forgotten!" Mrs. Elton may actually be in love with her husband,
and she cannot imagine someone slighting her "lord and master," as she calls him.

Emma successfully renews her efforts to be friendly with Jane; when Jane tries to apologize, Emma
genuinely tells her there is no reason to do so. Here, it is important to notice the improved health of
Jane. Now that she no longer has to hide the secret of her engagement and does not feel threatened by
Emma, she is again lively, happy, and healthy. She is also openly warm to Jane, openly talking about her
upcoming marriage.

So Emma and Jane finally become friends and Emma is finally able to fully and selflessly appreciate
Jane’s merit, and Jane also seems aware of Emma’s kindness. Emma and Jane are able to apologize and
part as friends. Now that both women have reached the pinnacle of happiness, they can be on equal
footing, unlike Emma and Harriet.

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