He spoke to her, and then turned away... After a short interval, however, he came towards her and spoke again. Mutual enquiries on common subjects passed: neither of them, probably, much the wiser for what they heard... (ch 19)

He began by speaking of the concert gravely; more like the Captain Wentworth of Uppercross; owned himself disappointed, had expected better singing; and, in short, must confess that he should not be sorry when it was over. Anne replied, and spoke in defence of the performance so well, and yet in allowance for his feelings so pleasantly, that his countenance improved, and he replied again with almost a smile. They talked for a few minutes more... (ch 20)

In this read I am noticing how JA will sometimes recount a scene by describing "she talked about this" and "he spoke of that", rather than giving us the actual dialogue. She does this in general more than most authors, I think; but it seems a device even more frequently used in this book. I think it is because the story takes place so much in Anne's head - JA is not so much concerned with the details of what people are saying, as with Anne's reaction to what is being said.