Harriet Smith Quotes in Emma (1996)

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?

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?

[Question about a letter proposing marriage]

Harriet Smith: Is it a good letter or too short?

Emma Woodhouse: What's to be done?

[On learning that Harriet has fallen for Mr Knightley]

Harriet Smith: Must something be done about it?