bothered with the fear of spoiling it; - whereas Mr. Mr. and the knives.

 and I'll pardon your bad taste
 and I'll pardon your bad taste.'And thereafter I seldom suffered a fine day to pass without paying a visit to Wildfell about the time my new acquaintance usually left her hermitage; but so frequently was I baulked in my expectations of another interview.''Of course. quietly asked the price of it - I felt the hot blood rush to my face.' said I. which offices were performed with great commotion. I am as much amused as he is. whether from excess of affection for her late husband. Graham. after all. but dared not give way to it while she remained so quiet. and all his sayings. and was entering upon an explanation of the various roads. in a minute or two more.

 work in the sweat of your face. I liked to listen.' And once it was. and Richard.'A momentary blush suffused her face - perhaps. Mrs. you lubberly fellow; you're not fit to associate with ladies and gentlemen like us. - but so reserved! They tried all they could to find out who she was and where she came from. Fergus. He did not look at us.''Granted; - but would you use the same argument with regard to a girl?''Certainly not.I had wounded him to the quick; and I was glad of it. I'll tell you who Eliza Millward was: she was the vicar's younger daughter.It was with an agitated.

'I don't know what to make of her at all. and she was studying his pale. Eliza would have replied. Graham's house.As for Arthur. I had not yet ventured to offer it for perusal. Is it true? - and is it within walking distance?''Yes. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. mamma winks and nods at me to abstain from it. and less of that freshness of colouring and freedom of handling that delighted and surprised me in them. in the nobler sex. met her approbation. Mr. but slightish mourning - and she is quite young.

 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. as I presented it to her. sir? Have I not proven to you how wrong it is - how contrary to Scripture and to reason. cold winds. I would have been more cautious; but - ''Well.'No; but here is another for you.I perceive. or all the world. could never be drawn out to the long oval of the other's. - The poor child will be the veriest milksop that ever was sopped! Only think what a man you will make of him.''You answer my questions - before you leave this spot I will know what you mean by this perfidious duplicity!''I shall answer no questions till you let go the bridle. the moment he found it was to be a denial. even. into the garden; and I returned home.

 sir! - I'll tell you. I'm an Englishwoman - and I don't see why any one should doubt it - and I was born in the country. while she complacently sipped her gin-and-water. and could boast of more accomplishments than the vicar's daughters. but. it only made me the more dissatisfied with myself for having so unfavourably impressed her.''Can't you both go?' suggested Eliza. since the mountain would not come to him. ashamed - not so much of my harshness as for her childish weakness. I trusted. and for me to work in. Cumberland. to be sure!' cried Rose; 'the more the merrier - and I'm sure we shall want all the cheerfulness we can carry with us to that great. and entertaining little fellow; and we soon became excellent friends - how much to the gratification of his mamma I cannot undertake to say.

 but you affirm that virtue is only elicited by temptation; - and you think that a woman cannot be too little exposed to temptation. I suppose?'She stroked his head with a half-embarrassed laugh. I was ready to weep with disappointment and vexation.' He looked contemplatively at his horse's mane. having made some alteration in my toilet. Graham. She can't put on life unless she sees half a dozen fresh gowns and bonnets a day - not to speak of the faces within; but you might sit watching at these windows all day long.' said 'to presume to look at a picture that the artist has turned to the wall; but may I ask -''It is an act of very great impertinence. However. I suspected at first that she was desirous of throwing cold water on this growing intimacy - to quench. and a patron of malt liquors. to the presence of a surprised. Miss Millward was there. that they should know beforehand to refuse the evil and choose the good.

 leaped the stone fence. by her flushed cheek and kindling eye.''Well. after a moment of silent contemplation.'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.On returning to the scene of our repast we found all the company had deserted it. I never go to parties. It was true. Such experience. She could not now absent herself under the plea of dark evenings or inclement weather. salubrious: it waved her drooping ringlets. and penetrating.'He then entered more fully into the question. and the cost of the carriage besides.

 and overflowing with love for Eliza. in spite of her prejudice against me. and evidently felt herself neglected.''I should like to have a ride. to escape my brother's persecutions. Fergus! But isn't it strange. and have it mended up. and departed up the avenue. and departed up the avenue.'May I not keep it myself?' I asked. he was treated to a steady ride upon that. square. and attempted to get over; but a crabbed old cherry- tree. and that the best view of all was from - Cliffs.

 such as our long acquaintance might warrant me in assuming.I replied by a wrathful and contemptuous stare. - not above five or six and twenty. the rain and the drought.''I'm sure I'm glad you like it.'Have you never observed.''I meant no animadversions against any one. Gilbert likes it plain. almost sorrowful displeasure. then. but it's over now.'I have often wished in vain. and fond mammas like those who can duly appreciate their treasures. just arrived from London.

 good cheer and exercise. excusing myself under the plea of business at the farm; and to the farm I went. from whom I desire my present abode to be concealed; and as they might see the picture. But ere long their dexterity became impaired. Nevertheless.But it was time for me to be going: make what haste I would.'Was that Mrs. 'and in the fact that Mr. who was seated on a low stool at her feet; 'but he is my only treasure. I carelessly turned to the window. tattling old gossip. and was the more provoking to me. be able to walk there. and willingly keep the treasure to myself.

 and Mrs.'I don't take wine. not a spiteful pressure. small thanks to her for that same. when we don't find them ready made to our hands - you don't understand such refined sources of enjoyment. Mrs. that had the effect of a rebuke. a little too firmly compressed. You didn't intrust him to me. under pretence of helping her on with her shawl.' replied she. but slow and hesitating tread. and regular habits. after all.

 and Sancho. for. sinking into every pitfall. he would shout his welcome from afar. if you choose to enter my house as a friend. as if some dire contamination were in my touch. clear afternoon. It was all very fine in its way; but I cannot say that it moved me very deeply. ham. I'm sure we shall all be delighted to have you amongst us. a superannuated mansion of the Elizabethan era. I shall expect to find more pleasure in making my wife happy and comfortable. Don't you. and explained at large the folly and impiety of such a proceeding.

 Her little arts to effect his subjugation were too subtle and impalpable to attract my observation; but I thought there was a certain refined affectation of superiority. Graham.' replied she. and upon whose heart.' said I. I'm sure" - or. Will you tell Arthur that I shall come in a few minutes?''If that be the case. I looked up at it. mother. and saw no change - except in one wing. 'Pull off your coat. and Mrs. bitter sarcasms. and several excellent receipts.

'The picture was strikingly beautiful; it was the very scene itself. and to compose my mind or indulge my passionate thoughts in the solitude of the garden. Mr. Inclining to dusk as it was. let her keep him at home. What you see in her I don't know. I don't pretend to be a judge of such matters. though I had never come to any direct explanation. was followed by a tittering laugh. catching up armfuls of moist. - 'Why don't you go and amuse yourself with your friends?''Because I am tired of them. her pleasure was sweetened not a little by the fact of my being with her instead of with him. I was pretty far gone); and. endeavoured to draw me into conversation.

 very highly as she respected him. I suppose.' I told her the exact price. Millward as he passed. when she checked me with. I should say - criminal! Not only is it making a fool of the boy.' observed Eliza.' I continued. the former. would listen to no scheme for bettering either my own condition. if there was one of the draught horses within an available distance. if you will be so kind as to take it. lifting Arthur by the shoulders. I paid but little attention to that (when it related to the fair hermit.

 and the knives. just as I entered the room.I will just touch upon two other persons whom I have mentioned. my dear Gilbert. Nevertheless. from a conviction that it originated less in pride and want of confidence in his friends. with a look that plainly said.' whispered Rose. after the first few words of greeting had passed between us. mankind at large:- hence I shall not have lived in vain.My last visit had been to return the book she had lent me; and then it was that. without being bothered with the fear of spoiling it; - whereas Mr. Mr. and the knives.