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Emma

CHAPTERIII
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You left nothing undone.

I was glad you made her play so much, for having no instrument at her grandmother's, it must have been a real indulgence." "I am happy you approved," said Emma, smiling; "but I hope I am not often deficient in what is due to guests at Hartfield." "No, my dear," said her father instantly; "_that_ I am sure you are not.
There is nobody half so attentive and civil as you are.

If any thing, you are too attentive.

The muffin last night--if it had been handed round once, I think it would have been enough." "No," said Mr.Knightley, nearly at the same time; "you are not often deficient; not often deficient either in manner or comprehension.

I think you understand me, therefore." An arch look expressed--"I understand you well enough;" but she said only, "Miss Fairfax is reserved." "I always told you she was--a little; but you will soon overcome all that part of her reserve which ought to be overcome, all that has its foundation in diffidence.


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