Jane Austen
the thanks of the table, the hint of a hope that she might be prevailed on to favour them
again, after the pause of half a minute began another. Mary's powers were by no means
fitted for such a display; her voice was weak, and her manner affected. Elizabeth was in
agonies. She looked at Jane, to see how she bore it; but Jane was very composedly talking
to Bingley. She looked at his two sisters, and saw them making signs of derision at each
other, and at Darcy, who continued, however, imperturbably grave. She looked at her father
to entreat his interference, lest Mary should be singing all night. He took the hint, and when
Mary had finished her second song, said aloud, "That will do extremely well, child. You
have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit."
Mary, though pretending not to hear, was somewhat disconcerted; and Elizabeth, sorry
for her, and sorry for her father's speech, was afraid her anxiety had done no good. Others
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