In case there was any doubt, this chapter proves the basically good character and personality of Jane. Augusta gets an incidental and minor degree of comeuppance, perhaps all that her small character merits: littleness deserves littleness. Emma, who can now feel tolerant of even an Augusta, has before her, in the person of Jane, a lovely and radiant example of openness, a quality that she can appreciate more than ever because of her wish to be absolutely open and frank with George.
