Numerubor

Numerubor: noun. The embarrassment caused by confusing numbers or failing miserably at basic arithmetic. Numerubor is most common amongst students of advanced mathematics or further mathematics in high school and those studying for degrees involving mathematics at university. This is justified, by claiming that such people do not require skills in basic arithmetic, as they have to grapple with much more complicated concepts. However this does not make mistakes any less embarrassing and numerubor any more amusing.

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As Mr Collins fainted he twisted so that as he fainted his body began falling out the doors of the box, rather than into the box. Mr Bingley shouted in warning and rushed towards the doors from hiding behind Jane to try and catch the temporarily indisposed Mr Collins, but did not reach him in time. Mr Collins' body slipped out of the box and seemed to float off very slowly into oblivion.

However that is not what Mr Bingley watched when he reached the door. As he did so, he got a chance to see what Mr Collins had seen and fainted because of. Mr Bingley was equally in shock, but thanks to a somewhat stronger constitution, he did not faint. To his great amazement floating before the box was a large elliptical silver sphere with golden baroque windows with precious red velvet curtains. He could see into one of these windows and was presented with a exquisitely decorated room of majestic carpets, a large crystal chandelier, as well as a grand fireplace and a mahogany table with chairs. What was most shocking was that at the head of this table sitting very upright was an identical copy of Lady Catherine.

As Mr Bingley observed this a voice suddenly filled the box, "Well I must say it has taken you all an excessively long time to get here and now that you are here I do not understand why you're all still standing there. How long am I supposed to wait?"