As for their mother, Mr.Collins's letter had done away much of her ill-will, and she was preparing to see him with a degree of composure which astonished her husband and daughters.
Mr.Collins was punctual to his time, and was received with great politeness by the whole family.

Mr.Bennet indeed said little; but the ladies were ready enough to talk, and Mr.Collins seemed neither in need of encouragement, nor inclined to be silent himself.

He was a tall, heavy-looking young man of five-and-twenty.

His air was grave and stately, and his manners were very formal.

He had not been long seated before he complimented Mrs.Bennet on having so fine a family of daughters; said he had heard much of their beauty, but that in this instance fame had fallen short of the truth; and added, that he did not doubt her seeing them all in due time disposed of in marriage.