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 Paradise Lost from Emma.

April 6th

Emma goes to Madam Tasset dress shop and orders a new wardrobe.

April 7th

Emma patches the garret against mice.

April 8th

Emma finds more mice droppings, announces her intentions to visit the bank and corresponds with Aunt Eugina.

April 9th

Emma dreams of Maxwell.

April 11th

Arabella comes for tea, Agnes finds a wig in the kitchen.

April 12th

Emma explains the of wandering items in St.Crispian's, the Reed and Rite's role in lost items, The keep, and The List.

April 14th

Emma meets up with Mary and her fictional cousin Jack they attend the National Gallery collection.

April 15th

Emma receives a letter from Cousin Matilde, attends church and talks with Hawkes.