Tension of tale from Lady Osborne's love for Mr Howard, his for Emma, and Emma's marriage to him at close; possible subordinate stories to be of Mary Edwards torn between love for Sam Watson and Captain Hunter; Miss Osborne involved with military men too. Does Margaret play a role in Tom's fate; how does Penelope fit in? Tom would long to marry Miss Osborne who is money and will bring prestige; he could be amused by Miss Fanny Carr