William's father forces him to attend a ball, where he is reintroduced to Eleanor, who happens to be making her debut into society, but Emma is still in on his mind...

By chance, William and Hakim run meet Emma at Mudie's lending library.

Mrs. Stowner's pocket watch is in need of repair, so Emma takes it to be fixed.

Emma visits the Jones estate.

Emma visits with Al, and William's father conspires to set his son up with Eleanor.

Emma accompanies Dorothea to visit a mysterious woman known only as “Mrs. Trollope.” Meanwhile, William goes to see a play in his ill sister’s stead, but a surprise awaits him there…

The Mölders family will soon travel to their house in London. They ordinarily take a few servants along, and Emma is afraid she might be picked for the position.