Chapter 61During dinner, Mr. Mitchell barely spoke; but when the servants had withdrawn, he thought it was time to talk to his guest, and therefore began a theme in which he expected him to shine, noting that he seemed to be very happy with his patron. Lady Catherine de Bourgh's attention to his desires and consideration for his comfort seemed very remarkable. Mr Mitchell could not have voted better. Mr. Collins was eloquent in her praise. The theme elevated him to more than usual solemnity, and with a most important aspect he protested that "he had never in his life experienced such behavior in a person of rank – such kindness and condescension as he himself had experienced from Lady Catherine. She had been graciously pleased to approve both of the speeches he had already had the honor of
