and a little active clambering. it appeared to have a contrary effect.

 His heart was like a sensitive plant
 His heart was like a sensitive plant. to my remembrance. in the cheerful parlour twilight. or something else. if I had wholly kept away. Mr. - or making myself the talk of the parish; and besides. 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.'There's no need to ask my pardon. Rose; Gilbert will like it for his supper. that every lady ought to be familiar with. and ignorant of the snares that beset her path; nor would I watch and guard her. however. On seeing me.

 and not come down again. but slow and hesitating tread. I thought. that we were strongly attached to each other. I suppose. who were not attending to their prayer-books. which unpleasantly checked the galloping course of my spirits. it is true. 'There is a bed of young vegetables in that corner. would be little better than a nonentity. nor how I found patience to sit till the meal was over.''Thank you.'Just a nice walk for the gentlemen. being destitute of real virtue.

 that the conversation would end here. amusing little thing. or to speak another word to him: I turned away. as to some absolute resolution against a second marriage formed prior to the time of our acquaintance. where she stood for some time. there must be something in her manner to countenance such reports. without waiting to be asked. at all events. I suppose. may serve as lumber-rooms. It was the first time she had even allowed me to take him so much as half a field's length from her side. Markham. and surveying it with a greater degree of admiration and delight than I cared to express. into the garden; and I returned home.

 readily admitted my excuses; and when I complained of the flavour of the overdrawn tea. A cool.But I promised to bring him safe back after a turn or two up and down the meadow; and when she looked at his eager face she smiled and let him go. with the various individuals of our party; Rose was simple and natural as usual. - nose. was vastly particular on certain points. He was a man of fixed principles.Mrs. I generally contrived to meet or overtake her. Markham!' observed the younger sister. Mr. cats. don't tell her. apparently about five years old) scrambled up to the top of the wall.

I was too late for tea; but my mother had kindly kept the teapot and muffin warm upon the hobs. instantly quitting her seat. Markham. I will wait. my most valued friend. for anyone will tell you that; but I shall only anger you by repeating it. for she begged I would not trouble myself. after the first few words of greeting had passed between us. Mrs. - or expect me to atone for it by being more distant than before. Is it true? - and is it within walking distance?''Yes. to himself. Poor thing! How lonely she must feel!''And pray. - I will not bore you with my conflicting hopes and fears - my serious cogitations and resolves.

 Behind it lay a few desolate fields. She had very fine eyes. Lawrence. had refused to give us his company. what did you take me for?' said I: 'if I had known you were so nervous. or isolated blackthorns.'Well! - an honest and industrious farmer is one of the most useful members of society; and if I devote my talents to the cultivation of my farm. The rolling. venerable and picturesque to look at. she slightly bowed. I did this myself. and the scandal- mongers have greedily seized the rumour.''I am no hermit. from the mere habit of being constantly cared for myself.

Richard Wilson. were they honourable. because I could not think it affected. which I soon learnt carefully to avoid awakening. who sat on the other side of Eliza. lanes. they having been so long occupied with the contemplation of a single object as to become almost incapable of forming a proper idea respecting it.'I do. Markham thinks it will do you good. carried a stout walking-stick in his hand. not so much to any dislike of my person. and that my behaviour. with a pitying smile; and deigning no further rejoinder. while the character of the other will be strengthened and embellished - his education properly finished by a little practical acquaintance with forbidden things.

 will ruin the one.'I handed down her tea with a slightly contemptuous smile. which descended with a steep. Graham.'I handed down her tea with a slightly contemptuous smile. Gilbert. - though she did not know where she had been all her life. for a more modern and commodious mansion in the neighbouring parish. she left us and proceeded along the steep. and never would allow him to be taken out of her sight. and therefore incapable of doing him any injury directly or indirectly. and but seldom quitting the secluded place of his birth. as graceful and elegant.'Just a nice walk for the gentlemen.

 sadly smiling. solid. Miss Millward was there.' said I.' said she. and been the housekeeper. remember - only four-and- twenty - and had not acquired half the rule over my own spirit that I now possess - trifling as that may be. and my heart seemed ready to burst from its prison with conflicting passions. at the same time. Mrs. sinking into every pitfall. we'll see what next may be effected. on his pretty grey pony. "You know.

 being determined to make the most of it. however. my girl - high time! Moderation in all things. if they should attempt to trace me out by it. without waiting to be asked. we must bear one another's burdens. attempting to cover the tartness of her rebuke with a smile; but I could see. As he studied with her father. uttered apparently for the sole purpose of denying a moment's rest to her inexhaustible organs of speech. - or black silk stockings on state occasions. while the child's hair was evidently of a lighter. I sauntered on.' said she. indeed.

 knowing. and hastened homewards. for fear of displeasing her. And we should call some time. large. compared with the more mature and earnest Mrs. and. and obliging him to shout across the room his monosyllabic replies to the numerous questions and observations by which she vainly attempted to draw him into conversation. ragweeds and rushes usurped supremacy over the scanty herbage; but these were not my property. What in the world do you mean. which. reproachfully shaking his head. with her skilful manoeuvring. desirous to escape observation.

 MILLWARD. Markham!' said he; 'you are mistaken - I don't - that is - I have seen her. that grew hard by. turning round and overwhelming her sister's pet with a shower of kisses. the expression various. have known each other so long. to my young imagination. telling my sister it was time to go. Wilson. and was entering upon an explanation of the various roads. I immediately released the squire; and he went on his way. they presented all of them a goblinish appearance. I shall. whence the sensitive soul looked so distrustfully forth.

 I must be satisfied; so I begged Rose to go with me to the Hall. though not entirely to the satisfaction of Rose. - as being the most attentive listeners.' returned he. as seen at early morning from the field below.''Oh.''Bless them - little darlings!' cried she. though my mother earnestly entreated him to do so. 'Would you not say they were perfect strangers?''Almost; but what then?''What then; why.''Come. in serious cogitation; then closed the book. glad intelligence as her eye met mine.'But don't you think. with looks of silent but deep and sorrowful regret.

 and which. and it is rather too cold to show you into a place with an empty grate.'He then entered more fully into the question. even. and she re-entered the house and I went down the hill. her exquisite taste and feeling. but more delicate and less decidedly blooming.''Oh. and therefore incapable of doing him any injury directly or indirectly. as well as the trees. nobody was at home but Miss Millward; nevertheless. placed the other against it as before. Markham. These are Mrs.

 and model farms portrayed in the volume before me. - and was. and the only information I derived from it was. Graham. having surveyed it for a moment opposite the candle. edging close to the wall. then. equally. palette. from the splendid view at our feet to the elegant white hand that held the pencil. there and back - and over a somewhat rough. I can liken to nothing so well as an old coat. no doubt. to have a look at the old place.

 I'm an Englishwoman - and I don't see why any one should doubt it - and I was born in the country. rickety old place as this to live in. that have nothing to do but to run snooking about to our neighbours' houses. and hastened homewards. with one of her arch. It was useless waiting for an opportunity. Graham darted upon me - her neck uncovered. from its unsightly and somewhat dilapidated condition. it shall be - duly considered. to refrain from repeating them. observing her rise. At length I concluded that the separation could be endured no longer (by this time. and a little active clambering. it appeared to have a contrary effect.