Pages 281 & 282
"My dear Jane, are you sure you did not wet your feet?—It was but a drop or two, but I am so afraid:—but Mr. Frank Churchill was so extremely—and there was a mat to step upon—I shall never forget his extreme politeness.—Oh! Mr. Frank Churchill, I must tell you my mother's spectacles have never been in fault since; the rivet never came out again. My mother often talks of your goodnature. Does not she, Jane?—Do not we often talk of Mr. Frank Churchill?—Ah! here's Miss Woodhouse.—Dear Miss Woodhouse, how do you do?—Very well I thank you, quite well. This is meeting quite in fairy-land!—Such a transformation!—Must not compliment, I know—(eyeing Emma most complacently)—that would be rude—but upon my word, Miss Woodhouse, you do look—how do you like Jane's hair?—You are a judge.—She did it all herself. Quite wonderful how she does her hair!—No hairdresser from London I think could.—Ah! Dr. Hughes I declare—and Mrs. Hughes. Must go and speak to Dr. and Mrs. Hughes for a moment..."
Doesn't this just sound confusing? This quote is from Miss Bates. who LOVES to talk. The writing style is short and choppy with dashes consistently after every thought. It shows how uneducated and "loopy" Miss Bates is. (she is ADD in my opinion) She constantly moves on to a new subject, rambling about any and everything. Miss Bates is also used as a metaphor throughout the story. Harriet compares her to Emma when they discuss on not being married. They frequently say if you are not married then you will end up an old maid like Miss Bates. I feel sorry for the old woman. At one time she had money and a good life, but now she has lost everything.
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