Emma (1996)
Toni Collette: Harriet Smith
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Quotes
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[Talking about Mrs. Elton]
Emma : She'd never seen him before, and she called him Knightley!
Harriet : I saw her at church. She seemed...
Emma : Vulgar? Base? Conceited? Crass? She actually seemed pleased to discover that Mr. Knightley was a gentleman. I doubt he'll return the compliment and find *her* a lady. She proposed that we form a *musical club*. Is it possible that Mr. Elton met her while doing charitable work in a mental infirmary?
[sighs]
Emma : There is only one thing to do with a person as impossible as she.
Harriet : What?
Emma : I must throw a party for her. Otherwise everyone will feel at once how much I dislike her.
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Emma Woodhouse : Mr. Elton just dropped this off at my house. He claims it is a riddle for your collection, but I think it is something much better.
[hands the paper to Harriet]
Harriet Smith : [after reading the riddle] Is it about sharks?
Emma Woodhouse : Good heavens, why would he write a riddle about sharks?
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Emma Woodhouse : [reading Mr. Elton's riddle out loud] "... Behold him there, the monarch of the seas" Which is?
Harriet Smith : A mermaid! A trident? Oh, do you think we shall ever know?
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Emma Woodhouse : What's to be done?
[On learning that Harriet has fallen for Mr Knightley]
Harriet Smith : Must something be done about it?
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[Question about a letter proposing marriage]
Harriet Smith : Is it a good letter or too short?
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Harriet : I think this disappoints you.
Emma Woodhouse : Harriet, it is a perfect end to my sad career as a matchmaker.