Scarcely a syllable was uttered that did not relate to the game, except when Mrs.Jenkinson expressed her fears of Miss de Bourgh's being too hot or too cold, or having too much or too little light.

A great deal more passed at the other table.

Lady Catherine was generally speaking--stating the mistakes of the three others, or relating some anecdote of herself.

Mr.Collins was employed in agreeing to everything her ladyship said, thanking her for every fish he won, and apologising if he thought he won too many.
Sir William did not say much.

He was storing his memory with anecdotes and noble names.
When Lady Catherine and her daughter had played as long as they chose, the tables were broken up, the carriage was offered to Mrs.Collins, gratefully accepted and immediately ordered.