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Mrs. Churchill dies from "Emma". News arrives that Mrs. Churchill has died suddenly. Her death removes the primary obstacle to Frank Churchill's marriage to Jane Fairfax.

Shortly after Box Hill

Mrs. Churchill dies

News arrives that Mrs. Churchill has died suddenly. Her death removes the primary obstacle to Frank Churchill's marriage to Jane Fairfax. Emma immediately sees the implications: Frank is now free to marry Jane, and Harriet's hopes are dashed. The event also brings Frank back to Highbury, and the truth about his secret engagement is about to be revealed.