She had resolved to think less of herself and more of others, and thus become more amiable in their sight, and not feel so many mortifications, as by her constant desire for universal homage, she had previously endured.

She knew the task was difficult so to conquer herself, and doubting her own strength, was led to seek it where alone it could be found.

To none did she confess these secret feelings and determination; calmly and steadily she looked forward, and so successfully had she schooled herself to submission, that no word or sign as yet betrayed to her parents the real state of her affections.
Emmeline's dislike to London had abated as much as had her sister's glowing anticipations.

They were now only to be four months in the metropolis; the strict routine of masters, etc., was at an end, and she was to accompany Mrs.Hamilton whenever she went out.

She left Oakwood with regret, and the society and conversation of Arthur Myrvin were missed more often in London than she chose to confess, but enjoyment was ever found for Emmeline--life was still a romance to her.