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Q: Name two of Emma's qualities.
A: Emma Woodhouse is "handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition."

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A: "Sixteen years had Miss Taylor been in Mr. Woodhouse's family"

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A: Mr. Weston

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