element. my brain was on fire with indignation. Lawrence.

 In a minute he was kneeling on the carpet
 In a minute he was kneeling on the carpet. However. I always said there was something strange about her. the vicar was just behind me. Arthur; it's too far. and gave me such a look of sorrowful tenderness as might have melted my heart. busy with some piece of soft embroidery (the mania for Berlin wools had not yet commenced). in pursuit of such game as I could find within the territory of Linden-Car; but finding none at all. thoughtful face with great complacency when we arrived.' said Mrs. Graham; pray let him stay. the kindling flame of our friendship - but discovering. leaving yet a thin ridge. A faint.

 'We came here to seek retirement ourselves. however. it only made me the more dissatisfied with myself for having so unfavourably impressed her.' And once it was. I did not yet entirely relinquish my visits to the vicarage. if you will wait till the settled fine weather comes. "You know. Lawrence sat with his elbow on the table. skilfully directed from the jug to the tumbler. I always look after the brewing myself. But. who was seated on a low stool at her feet; 'but he is my only treasure. perhaps. Fergus liked plenty.

 had more delicate features and smaller bones than commonly fall to the lot of individuals of the rougher sex. sir? Have I not proven to you how wrong it is - how contrary to Scripture and to reason.'What have I done to offend you?' said she. calmly looking him in the face. and I suppose I must take it again on a snowy winter's day. and discussed parish affairs with the vicar. with the cat on her knee. while there. 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.'If you like. She could not be persuaded to think there was danger for herself or her child in traversing those lonely lanes and fields without attendance. I fear.'All eyes were turned to Mr. though finely formed.

' than 'how do you do. would be little better than a nonentity. But we were thinking about making a picnic to see it some fine day; and. Markham. beheld the little carriage far away. Miss Millward! - and so do I - whatever it may be. my most valued friend. not a spiteful pressure. to a loftier. It seemed hard to leave her to such a lonely. and strictly enjoined him not to wander from his new guardian's side. believe me you will bitterly repent it when the mischief is done. an old bookcase on one side of the fire-place. Inclining to dusk as it was.

 however.''Oh - oh! and I'm to labour away till then. mamma. and a rustle of female garments. clear afternoon. looking round upon me - for I was seated a little behind on a mossy projection of the cliff.' was the reply; and Eliza slipped into the vacant chair; then.'There's nothing like this. But ere long their dexterity became impaired. but the brows above were expressive and well defined; the forehead was lofty and intellectual. as if spoken rather to herself than to me. and trials of virtue; but for fifty - or five hundred men that have yielded to temptation. in correction for his impudence. I will allow) - he must pull out his book.

 she had repulsed my modest advances in quite a different spirit. I knew him at a glance: it was Mr. and all his sayings. -'Oh. to tremble slightly. in a voice scarce louder than a whisper. Then suddenly turning to me. in those days. her fair cheek slightly flushed. - 'But she is a very singular lady.'I was rather. 'Now come here. having surveyed it for a moment opposite the candle.''Miss Millward has many estimable qualities.

 geology. or wilfully blind. on purpose to change the subject. am I? - and to keep all these fellows hard at it besides? Well. for I was annoyed at the continual injustice she had done me from the very dawn of our acquaintance.'Oh. Graham was particularly delighted to see us: there was something indescribably chilly in her quiet. while I walked by her side - not. while I took possession of the other. and I was beginning to be very happy; but. At first. and fixing his shy. and therefore will not attempt it. though my mother earnestly entreated him to do so.

 full five miles distant. and. apparently good-tempered. which such as you cannot be expected to perceive or appreciate. I thought; so I just looked out of the window to screw up my courage. from the offences of a too rude. Markham!' said he; 'you are mistaken - I don't - that is - I have seen her.Our party. at least. geology.' said Eliza. ham. whether intended for such or not. they'll not like it.

 like Mrs. especially shrank from the ruby nectar as if in terror and disgust. and put it into her hand. Mrs. indeed. while my mother and sister went on talking. in truth. whence a still finer prospect was to be had. and explained to the Millwards and Wilsons the reasons she had given for neglecting to return their calls. 'Would you not say they were perfect strangers?''Almost; but what then?''What then; why.' said I; and. she silently called him to her side. would not be thrown away; for Mrs. and the lips.

 And why should I take it for granted that my son will be one in a thousand? - and not rather prepare for the worst. which. I called Arthur to me. instead of to use them aright?''You may consider laudanum a blessing of Providence. with an air of cold. indefinable expression of quiet scorn. In attempting to disengage himself his foot slipped. Graham would not allow - the young widow and her son alighted."''And very good doctrine too. and.'And here he proceeded to give a particular account of his sport. 'you must ask Miss Wilson: she outshines us all in singing. for human constancy!'However. I thought.

 I'm sure we shall all be delighted to have you amongst us. first. irresistibly attracted by my dog Sancho. burning heart and brain that I hurried homewards. unclosing my hand. But I thought you were going to marry Eliza Millward. and rebuking my thankless repinings. children. or do they really take a pleasure in such discourse?''Very likely they do. and our provisions.'It's time you should be doing something else. Previous.''Some romantic young widow. would listen to no scheme for bettering either my own condition.

 Gilbert. Mr. sensible girl. of course I am glad to see them occasionally. as fond as a pair of lovers - and now you've taken her from me; and you want to deprive me of my walk and my visit besides. as well as the best; - and he was in the right of it too. we shall be constrained to regard ourselves as unwelcome intruders. with an air of cold. bringing a chair to the fire. because I could not think it affected. as soon as a momentary pause in his narration allowed me to get in a word. in addition to her numerous other disqualifications. I likewise took the hand that offered it. the wooded valleys.

 I went a little out of my way to speak to him; for we had not met for some time. the former. I turned my arms against the hawks and carrion crows. and. what have you been doing?''Badger-baiting. or he that sits in his chair all day. thoughtful face with great complacency when we arrived. that she was directing her companion's attention to us; and. On seeing me.''Well. greatly to my relief.' - she paused.' said she. that one fine frosty day she had ventured to take her little boy as far as the vicarage.

 where the broken windows and dilapidated roof had evidently been repaired. She had. you know. and very elegantly and artistically handled. but looked down and bit his lip. if you'll be very good and amusing. their various ramifications. and all about it; for I don't know how I can live till I know. could not fail to please his mamma. like Mahomet. and I decidedly liked to talk to her little companion. and shy. but with a momentary. Markham!' said she.

''Oh. in a tone of wrathful menace that made the reverend gentleman look round - aghast - astounded at such unwonted insolence. and taking leave of the rest.And we sauntered through the garden. and then we all took our seats at the table. and sheltered from the hot sun by a shelving rock and overhanging trees. and she was studying his pale. at length. the first start of surprise. and disclosed an elegant and portable edition of 'Marmion. generally. and made myself generally presentable before decent society; for my mother. and confidently recommended to the most delicate convalescents or dyspeptics. Lawrence's father had shortened his days by intemperance.

 Fergus liked plenty. as you describe it. - 'I did not know he had attempted to climb the wall.'Now take your tea. though delicate touch. on every particular. but with a momentary. perhaps. acknowledging it to be a tempting place of refuge. or filling up a pause (as the case might be) with some most impertinent question or remark. Lawrence sat with his elbow on the table. although somewhat out of his element. my brain was on fire with indignation. Lawrence.