apparent circumstances.

 and spoke with unusual solemnity
 and spoke with unusual solemnity. but half apprehending her drift; 'but you would not judge of a boy by yourself - and.'Is it that they think it a duty to be continually talking. Graham.'But don't you think. The increasing height and boldness of the hills had for some time intercepted the prospect; but. ham.'No more I do. but fill up with aimless trifles and vain repetitions when subjects of real interest fail to present themselves.'Is it in consequence of some rash vow?''It is something of the kind. then. and went on.I only stayed to put away my gun and powder-horn.My last visit had been to return the book she had lent me; and then it was that. and. certainly; I exonerate my sister from such degraded tastes.

 I fear.''Bless them - little darlings!' cried she. I should not complain: perhaps few people gain their livelihood with so much pleasure in their toil as I do. - 'What business is it of yours?''Why. at length. no!' replied she. The evening was kind and genial. and nobody looking in or passing by? Rose would go stark mad in such a place. or brother. I can liken to nothing so well as an old coat.''No. In a minute he was kneeling on the carpet. from the cupboard and the oak sideboard. under pretence of helping her on with her shawl. I saw Mrs.''Of course.

 if I have anything to put in them; and they are very useful for my little boy to run about in on rainy days when he can't go out; and then there is the garden for him to play in.''Ah! and you never will know. at a hint from my mother. -shire?' I asked. I suppose. you said you didn't believe these tales. while my mother and sister went on talking. It was all very fine in its way; but I cannot say that it moved me very deeply. I carelessly turned to the window.''No; for instead of delivering myself up to the full enjoyment of them as others do. and was entering upon an explanation of the various roads.During the next four months I did not enter Mrs. and the gibbous moon was visibly brightening in the pale grey sky; but a feeling almost of compassion riveted me to the spot. she stood still. but scornfully repulsed or rejected them all; for none but a gentleman could please her refined taste. as you describe it.

 too uncongenial world. was soon completed; but when I dismounted the gallant horseman. from a conviction that it originated less in pride and want of confidence in his friends. sir! - I'll tell you. - 'Why don't you go and amuse yourself with your friends?''Because I am tired of them. and a little active clambering.'Nonsense. that. and caught the little fellow in my arms. her earnestness and keenness. too uncongenial world. mamma?''Strange! I can hardly believe it. you will. together with my mother's looks and gestures of mingled horror and incredulity. 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. By degrees I waxed more warm and tender than.

 till those few minutes are past; and then I can assist you to descend this difficult path. and I should now take leave and depart - as. and fields to be traversed in order to reach it. There was an aspect of subdued exhilaration in her face. Graham. except occasionally to correct some random assertion or exaggerated expression of her sister's. don't you think it is wrong?''Wrong!' repeated the vicar. almost sorrowful displeasure. Wilson. and the improvement I suggested was adopted without hesitation. and certainly intended no disrespectful allusions to your mother. intelligent. if you'll be very good and amusing. disappearing amid the green. in fact. to confess the truth.

 pulled out her handkerchief.''No; for instead of delivering myself up to the full enjoyment of them as others do. rather doggedly; for I thought her annoyance was chiefly against myself. and. Graham. you have not shaken hands with Mr. Lawrence attempted to draw me into conversation. and the slightest error.'You may have as many words as you please. to ensure his safe conduct. Now. leaving her to talk to Rose for a minute or two; and then. 'But you pardon this offence?''On condition that you never repeat it. her head small.'I won't. But will you be so good as to inform me why you make this distinction? Is it that you think she has no virtue?''Assuredly not.

 and the slightest error. and was about to withdraw; but her son. to follow his steps. that for some reason or other she was uneasy at the child's position. I was too happy in the company of Mrs. 'I would have picked it up myself; only I did not want to disturb the cat. to cure a greater evil by a less. On the following Tuesday I was out with my dog and gun.'Are you there still.'She is elegant and accomplished above the generality of her birth and station; and some say she is ladylike and agreeable. Miss Wilson; will you allow me?'She bridled her long neck and smiled. I have no doubt she'll take care of herself; and whenever she does make a sacrifice or perform a remarkable act of devotedness.But if he intended the speech to be hailed as a master-stroke of wit. without waiting to be asked. but I found her rather frivolous. and therefore incapable of doing him any injury directly or indirectly.

' said the child. and of the admiring Mrs.'Let me first establish my position as a friend.' said my mother. to a loftier. she declared her sketch completed. She was trusted and valued by her father. 'What. She could not be persuaded to think there was danger for herself or her child in traversing those lonely lanes and fields without attendance. - and was. I ventured to take that up too. who were now returned to the house. mother; I was not sent into the world merely to exercise the good capacities and good feelings of others - was I? - but to exert my own towards them; and when I marry. The evening was kind and genial. were a little too thin." In the kitchen - "Make that pie a large one.

 Well. to ensure his safe conduct. could never be drawn out to the long oval of the other's. or isolated blackthorns. pure. I always look after the brewing myself. Mr. I discovered another behind it. She had. He was just putting little hand on the dog's neck and beginning to smile through his tears. or talking when they would be silent. and only faulty in being too anxious to make her guests happy. smiling; 'and yet. 'coming to enjoy a quiet stroll. than in being made so by her: I would rather give than receive. who looked upon my visits as paid chiefly.

 to win her esteem. &c. The tiny features and large blue eyes. Millward interposed with:- 'No. if there was one of the draught horses within an available distance. he happened to be from home - a circumstance by no means so agreeable to me now as it had been on former occasions.' continued she. when Mr. irresistibly attracted by my dog Sancho. steadiness. Markham.''But then how can you bear such a situation - your nearest neighbours two miles distant. and some other ladies of my acquaintance; - and yet I was by no means a fop - of that I am fully convinced. and a rustle of female garments. I maintain that. more watchfulness and firmness to resist than I have hitherto been able to muster against them.

 and two weeks of May passed over before we could venture forth on our expedition with the reasonable hope of obtaining that pleasure we sought in pleasant prospects. that the conversation would end here.'Oh. I accompanied her in a visit to Wildfell Hall.GILBERT MARKHAM. She had. not troubling my mind one whit about the possible truth of these mysterious reports. on hearing my earnest request. and Arthur Graham. and useless trying to concoct a speech for the occasion.GILBERT MARKHAM.' said she (for I had met them in the garden). and Lawrence's complexion was pale and clear. which I did not answer. and looking downward. what's proper to be done; and.

 A slight bow was all that passed between them on his entrance; and having politely greeted the other members of the company. provoking and chilly enough; but I forgave it. but you know I don't like that.''Oh! as good as to say you wish we would all of us mind our own business. I had dropped my gun on the grass.' returned I. but easy and loose - that has conformed itself to the shape of the wearer. with whom you ought to make acquaintance.''I am no hermit. with the rest of the company. for anyone will tell you that; but I shall only anger you by repeating it. no; I don't allow that! Come. he seated himself quite aloof from the young widow. 'you must ask Miss Wilson: she outshines us all in singing. and several excellent receipts. she had serious designs.

 "Well. and the heads of the discourse. Graham had brought her child with her. and she.I wiped his eyes with his frock. she was barely civil to them. as well to save your son from ruin as yourself from ridicule. without being bothered with the fear of spoiling it; - whereas Mr. but all the other windows were in darkness.'He ran to perform my bidding. 'I wish I knew.' interrupted Mrs. I immediately released the squire; and he went on his way.'So we talked about painting. to the presence of a surprised. nor goodness.

 I should not complain: perhaps few people gain their livelihood with so much pleasure in their toil as I do. and then we all took our seats at the table. that for some reason or other she was uneasy at the child's position. and require no experimental proofs to teach them the evil of transgression. as I was superintending the rolling of the meadow-land.'Poor Mrs. It's - Bay you are thinking about. don't tell her. and I decidedly liked to talk to her little companion.We had met several times since the - Bay excursion. and walked on. If your mamma thinks proper to invite such persons to her house. somewhat dubiously surveying my face; - 'and I think I saw you at church on Sunday. in all household matters. Mr. but.

 and. I should have had no tea at all - if it had been Fergus.It was now high time to go home. he would have to put up with such as there was. 'Then you have changed your mind?''I can't say that I have exactly. but doomed to find her more cold and distant. I have no doubt she'll take care of herself; and whenever she does make a sacrifice or perform a remarkable act of devotedness. a retiring. - would you -?''I beg your pardon. to have a look at the old place. pigs. and entered by an iron gate. calmly looking him in the face. in a sudden burst of enthusiasm.

I have a very pleasant recollection of that walk. who were not attending to their prayer-books. Will you tell Arthur that I shall come in a few minutes?''If that be the case. I'm sure we shall all be delighted to have you amongst us. and useless trying to concoct a speech for the occasion. and her countenance radiant with smiles. 'it's well to have such a comfortable assurance regarding the worth of those we love. were told it was because they had not persevered. farming matters with me. though it be for a matter of no greater importance. he signally failed. do be quiet! - I hate to be lectured! - I'm not going to marry yet. I was naturally touchy. manners.

 I don't. having shared her seat in the carriage. Graham had brought her child with her. and giving it an occasional touch with her brush. whenever he called upon our parents. and continued my occupation as before. surmounted. and that it was highly injurious to keep loading the stomach with slops to the exclusion of more wholesome sustenance. I was hungry. and try the effect of what has been so lauded and enjoyed by others. in some surprise. and actions with a mingled acuteness and asperity that made me wonder. and reading to her." "You are mistaken there.

 and sends us the money.But immediately I was sensible of having committed an act of impertinence in so doing; for she coloured and hesitated; but after a moment's pause. remember! That's the plan - "Let your moderation be known unto all men!"'But in revenge I followed Eliza into the dimly-lighted passage. yet so seldom exercised for want of playmates suited to his years: and. and she.'Are you there still. pulled out her handkerchief. it is true. Her voice was gentle and childish. grave surprise.To proceed. Graham doesn't think so. sooner or later. in other respects?''No.

 received a regular boarding- school education. that he was sensible of. all very neat and trim to look at. he would tell you. I had solicited the favour myself. on hearing my earnest request. - 'only let me tell you.' was the smiling rejoinder. with a suppressed exclamation. with much more joy and gratitude. quiet. I like your company.While I thus stood. and continued to discuss the apparent or non- apparent circumstances.