Chapter 41Mr. Hill may argue with her, but Emma could not argue with herself. He was so dissatisfied that it took him longer than usual to get back to Hartfield; and when they met, his serious looks showed that she was not forgiven. She was sorry, but she couldn't regret it. On the contrary, her plans and procedures became more and more justified and sympathetic to her by the general appearances of the next few days.
The image, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Alton's return, and when hung over the mantelpiece of the common living room, he stood up to look at it and sighed his half-sentences of admiration as it should be; and as for Harriet's feelings, they visibly formed into such a strong and enduring bond as their youth and mind allowed. Emma was soon completely sat
