Summary:April 1883

This page contains a brief summary of Emma's journal for every day in April of 1883.

April 1st

Emma is summoned to Aunt Eugenia, she considers what to wear remarking on the influence that Cousin Matilde had on her wardrobe. Aunt Eugenia made civil conversation then told Emma that she is expected to help Arabella come the month of May to get potential husbands lined up for a future season.

April 2nd

Emma wakes to remark on the fact that Aunt Eugenia thinks she has a chaperone when she does not. She also thinks of Miss March and how she will return in June.

April 3rd

Emma goes on a walk and reads Paradise Lost.

April 4th

Archibald invites Emma for tea, Emma is told that she will not be receiving her 3 year salary.

April 5th

Archibald steals Lost Paradise from Emma.