Mrs. Weston

Emma

Formerly Miss Taylor, Emma's governess for sixteen years. She has just married Mr. Weston, and Emma takes credit for the match.

Chapter I

Recently married to Mr. Weston; Emma misses her companionship but is pleased with the match.

Chapter II

Formerly Miss Taylor, now married to Mr. Weston; she is grateful for her situation and receives a handsome letter from Frank Churchill.

IV

Referenced as a former companion whose loss Emma feels, but Emma distinguishes her friendship with Harriet as different and based on usefulness.

V

Defends Emma's friendship with Harriet, praising Emma's qualities and expressing confidence in her judgment. Gently advises Mr. Knightley not to make the intimacy a matter of discussion.

Chapter VI

Mrs. Weston comments on the portrait, noting that Harriet lacks the eyebrows and eyelashes depicted.

XI

Mrs. Weston is discussed as the former Miss Taylor, now married to Mr. Weston; her absence is felt by Mr. Woodhouse, though she visits Hartfield frequently.

XIV

Mrs. Weston confides in Emma about the uncertainty of Frank Churchill's visit, attributing the difficulty to Mrs. Churchill's unreasonable temper.

Chapter XV

Mrs. Weston is present during the confrontation and is surprised by Mr. Elton's presumptuous address to Emma.

XVIII

Deeply disappointed by Frank's absence, she foresees further delays and suffers more than her husband.

Chapter XXIII

Present with Mr. Weston when they meet Emma; described as a pretty young woman by Frank Churchill.

Chapter XXIV

Accompanies Frank Churchill to Hartfield and walks with him and Emma around Highbury.

Chapter XXV

Mrs. Weston defends Frank's behavior as a youthful whim and helps persuade Emma to accept the Coles' invitation.

Chapter XXVII

Walks with Frank Churchill, insists he join her in visiting the Bateses to hear the new instrument.

XXVIII

Accompanies Emma to the Bates home; praises the pianoforte and exchanges meaningful looks with Emma regarding Mr. Knightley's inquiries.

Chapter XXIX

Hosts the planning at the Crown Inn, worries about the supper room and draughts, and agrees to play piano for the dance.

Chapter XXXI

Mrs. Weston receives and shares Frank Churchill's letter with Emma, providing insight into his feelings and circumstances.

Chapter XXXIII

Mrs. Weston subtly signals Emma during the conversation with Mr. Knightley and later suggests Mr. Knightley might be in denial about his feelings for Jane Fairfax.

Chapter XXXV

Mrs. Weston is pleased by the news of Frank Churchill's return, expressing warm congratulations. She reads the letter with Emma.

XLVI

Agitated and ill; reveals the secret engagement of Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax; defends Frank's character.

XLVIII

Mrs. Weston visits Emma to share details of Jane Fairfax's engagement to Frank Churchill, providing Emma with new insights and regrets.

Chapter L

Forwards Frank Churchill's letter to Emma and writes a note expressing hope for its happy effect.

LI

Receives Frank Churchill's letter and forwards it to Emma; Emma feels grateful to her.

LIII

Supports the match wholeheartedly, persuades Mr. Woodhouse, and reflects on its advantages.