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The next variation which their visit afforded was produced by the

entrance of servants with cold meat, cake, and a variety of all

the finest fruits in season; but this did not take place till

after many a significant look and smile from Mrs. Annesley to

Miss Darcy had been given, to remind her of her post. There was

now employment for the whole party; for though they could not all

talk, they could all eat; and the beautiful pyramids of grapes,

nectarines, and peaches, soon collected them round the table.

While thus engaged, Elizabeth had a fair opportunity of deciding

whether she most feared or wished for the appearance of Mr.

Darcy, by the feelings which prevailed on his entering the room;

and then, though but a moment before she had believed her wishes

to predominate, she began to regret that he came.