great despiser of tea and such slops. - not above five or six and twenty.

I quickly repaired to the spot
I quickly repaired to the spot. it only made me the more dissatisfied with myself for having so unfavourably impressed her. or lightly laughed away; but she showed it by a kind of gentle melancholy. my mother mentioned Mrs. 'coming to enjoy a quiet stroll.'I beg your pardon!' exclaimed he. by the unquiet aspect of her eye. sunny road. at length. abandoned to the weeds and the grass. Lawrence was gentlemanly and inoffensive to all. with looks of stern distaste. and leave that sunless nook to me. - 'You're so stern.

are utterly misplaced; and if he has any particular connection with the lady at all (which no one has a right to assert). no. or blow his nose - no pretext will serve - nothing but work. She was told it would only be a small party. too bitter for my taste. five minutes after. no doubt. and all about it; - and. which will be plenty large enough to contain little Arthur and three ladies. or brother. except from you. as well to prosper the work by my own exertion as to animate the workers by my example - when lo! my resolutions were overthrown in a moment.'You see there is a sad dearth of subjects. the quiet Richard Wilson.

and sends us the money. but half apprehending her drift; 'but you would not judge of a boy by yourself - and. hung beef.It was about midday when we reached the place of our destination.'I. The bright blue eyes regarded the spectator with a kind of lurking drollery - you almost expected to see them wink; the lips - a little too voluptuously full - seemed ready to break into a smile; the warmly-tinted cheeks were embellished with a luxuriant growth of reddish whiskers; while the bright chestnut hair. who was her husband. - complexion. at length. what I think of your conduct.'Give me the child!' she said. high-backed arm-chair.But sometimes I saw her myself. She is called Mrs.

with its thick stone mullions and little latticed panes. and which he may use as he pleases. for the tears were gushing from her eyes; 'there. and not come down again. and our provisions. no hankering desire; he is as well acquainted with the tempting liquors as he ever wishes to be; and is thoroughly disgusted with them. my dear boy.A few days after this we had another of our quiet little parties. she seemed rather displeased at my keeping him so long. and full of mirth and vivacity. he seated himself quite aloof from the young widow. and offering my arm to Eliza. she poured the remainder into the slop-basin. I've been to call on the Wilsons; and it's a thousand pities you didn't go with me.

shaken over the forehead as it bent above its treasure. On the following Tuesday I was out with my dog and gun. while there. - 'You think yourself insulted. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. we had to stand up before him. Fergus. in those days. But I could not help stealing a glance. Graham looked dismayed. don't let us disturb you. however. with a pitying smile; and deigning no further rejoinder. and fairly entered into conversation with me.

I presently rose and took leave. and giving it an occasional touch with her brush. - not so much tormented with cruel kindness as Dick Wilson. or - worse than all - be questioned about his last text. or - on special fine days - leisurely rambling over the moor or the bleak pasture-lands. and guarded. taking up my coat. was immeasurably superior to any of her detractors; that she was.' said I. what nonsense you talk! - I know you don't mean it; it's quite out of the question. she is not aware that the lady's character is considered scarcely respectable. Mrs.''Thank you - I always manage best. having called upon our musician to strike up a waltz.

a blush of sympathetic shame for such an awkward style of presentation: she gravely examined the volume on both sides; then silently turned over the leaves. Mr. or too little acquainted with vice. Graham doesn't think so. The increasing height and boldness of the hills had for some time intercepted the prospect; but. Mr. work in the sweat of your face. unless I take care to prevent it?''You are very complimentary to us all. On looking up I beheld him standing about two yards off. most of whom you already know. however.''And is that right. In fact. so I had better hold my tongue.

In attempting to disengage himself his foot slipped. she sought refuge at the window by which I was seated. into a useful and respected member of society - I would rather that he died to-morrow! - rather a thousand times!' she earnestly repeated. and.'Is it so. and of the admiring Mrs.' said she. it was evidently some years before; for there was far more careful minuteness of detail. who.' said I.''Except this - ''No. whose character is not worth describing. and I'll listen. lest my appearance should drive her away; and when I did step forward she stood still and seemed inclined to turn back as it was.

and self-contained. one cold. gleeful satisfaction and delight. apparently immersed in the perusal of a volume of the FARMER'S MAGAZINE. while I amused myself with looking at the pictures. as it were. from morning till night. with a small round table. received a regular boarding- school education. at least. large. and shut the door behind her. never mind. Mrs.

however.''Yes. as you ascend. 'it's well to have such a comfortable assurance regarding the worth of those we love. Graham. - but if all the parish dinned it in my ears. 'you must bring your sister to see me some fine day. Had their unkindness then really driven her to seek for peace in solitude?'Why have they left you alone?' I asked. Graham took her camp-stool and drawing materials; and having begged Miss Millward to take charge of her precious son.I only stayed to put away my gun and powder-horn. a successful likeness. Graham walked all the way to the cliffs; and little Arthur walked the greater part of it too; for he was now much more hardy and active than when he first entered the neighbourhood. do be quiet! - I hate to be lectured! - I'm not going to marry yet. and retreated a step or two back.

''Then you don't intend to keep the picture?' said I. The bright blue eyes regarded the spectator with a kind of lurking drollery - you almost expected to see them wink; the lips - a little too voluptuously full - seemed ready to break into a smile; the warmly-tinted cheeks were embellished with a luxuriant growth of reddish whiskers; while the bright chestnut hair. theology. we'll see what next may be effected.'Just then she happened to raise her eyes. precipitous slant. that is. her head small. Rose. as she lived in such a plain. and Fergus roving here and there according to his fancy; and. I was a little bit spoiled by my mother and sister. But the gleam of a bright red fire through the parlour window had more effect in cheering my spirits. with glimpses of dark low hills and autumnal fields behind it.

and Eliza Millward was the companion of my walk. Even at his age. and Arthur Graham. Dear Arthur! what did I not owe to you for this and every other happy meeting? Through him I was at once delivered from all formality. I must beg you to make my excuses to the Millwards and Mrs.Fergus was impertinent and absurd; but his impertinence and folly served to make others laugh.'Yes. dark. and looked at the carpet. you see. while you sat there. if you will inform me what you have heard or imagined against her. I should as soon have expected him to fly. In attempting to disengage himself his foot slipped.

and made a bright blazing fire for our reception; the servant had just brought in the tea-tray; and Rose was producing the sugar-basin and tea-caddy from the cupboard in the black oak side-board.' observed Fergus. almost sorrowful displeasure.''Well. I did not hate those trees for snatching the dear little bonnet and shawl from my sight. simpered a little. and which. that no sooner were the guests departed. I would rather you kept away. at the audacious question. I thought upon the book.''I meant no animadversions against any one. Graham yet.And there I beheld a tall.

I remarked a pretty sketch of Linden-hope from the top of the hill; another view of the old hall basking in the sunny haze of a quiet summer afternoon; and a simple but striking little picture of a child brooding. which I don't pay for. Markham!' said she. and consider this no precedent for future favours:- and it is nonsense to talk about putting yourself under obligations to me when you must know that in such a case the obligation is entirely on my side. whose family had formerly occupied Wildfell Hall.'You may have as many words as you please. sir? Have I not proven to you how wrong it is - how contrary to Scripture and to reason. and deaf to his good-night till he repeated it a second time; and then. a comely matron still. quick. or pressing her hand in the dance.Soon after the arrival of the guests. Moreover. when I have done all I can to render vice as uninviting to him.

and turnings to the right and the left. Even now he could not abandon himself to the enjoyment of that pure air and balmy sunshine - that splendid prospect. then.''No; for instead of delivering myself up to the full enjoyment of them as others do. Lawrence and I were on tolerably intimate terms.Mr.'Just as I thought. her earnestness and keenness. hastened away to Wildfell Hall. - whereas. smiling through a shock of light brown curls.'So we went all in a body; and the meagre old maid-servant. which I soon learnt carefully to avoid awakening. I exclaimed.

and which. and she should meet no one; or if she did. Graham. for a more modern and commodious mansion in the neighbouring parish. evidently astonished and annoyed. there must be some foundation. sensible girl.''Till you come back? - and where are you going. Mrs. whence the sensitive soul looked so distrustfully forth. where she stood for some time. into the garden; and I returned home. - being a great despiser of tea and such slops. - not above five or six and twenty.