Volume 2 Chapter 5 Summary

Harriet is dropped off at Abbey Mill for her visit with the Martins. Meanwhile, Emma uses the fifteen minutes to pay a visit to an old servant who lives near by. She returns punctually fifteen minutes later and is waiting for Harriet at the gate to Abbey Mill.

Harriet discusses her visit with the Martins and reveals that while the mother and sisters were somewhat cool at first, they warmed quickly. Mr. Martin was nowhere to be found.

The girls decide to visit Mr. And Mrs. Weston, only to find that they had already left to visit them at Hartfield. Emma bemoans this and reluctantly has the driver return to Hartfield, where she is sure she will miss them.

However, the Westons stop the carriage en route and reveal a shocking piece of news. The long awaited Mr. Churchill will be...