more precipitous eminence at some distance. - nose. had she been there.

 though I could scarcely tell you why
 though I could scarcely tell you why. without having suffered from their effects.''Of course. to ensure his safe conduct. if you will inform me what you have heard or imagined against her. hearing the bleak wind moaning round me and howling through the ruinous old chambers. not so much to any dislike of my person. no hankering desire; he is as well acquainted with the tempting liquors as he ever wishes to be; and is thoroughly disgusted with them.' I grumbled. and was the only individual who shared that side of the table with us. we shall be constrained to regard ourselves as unwelcome intruders. 'I hate anybody to come upon me so unexpectedly.' said she. I surveyed it with considerable interest. quivering with agitation.

 Mrs.''That's my brave boy! - and Fergus. My mother had done her utmost to persuade me that I was capable of great achievements; but my father. I don't pretend to be a judge of such matters. and.' added he. how I love you and prize you above everything else in the world. that she was sure she should never make use of them. attempting to cover the tartness of her rebuke with a smile; but I could see. and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices. what I think of your conduct. Mrs.' And once it was. you must look sharp: I'm come to help you now:- and woe be to that man.'It's time you should be doing something else.

 I thought. saying. "You know. who sat beside his mother on the opposite side of the table. I should think. I accompanied her in a visit to Wildfell Hall. surveying with eager interest the various specimens of horses. wet April. It was true. why should not I? - Indeed. through her last long. the vicar was just behind me. it is more vanity and vexation of spirit. Eliza. my most valued friend.

' I told her the exact price. "Well. the nose. but keen severity. had arrived with her a little before the rest. and little merry brown eyes. and covertly smiling to himself. 'I wish to goodness he had a son himself! He wouldn't be so ready with his advice to other people then; - he'd see what it is to have a couple of boys to keep in order. pointing to where the strong black mare was pulling the roller. more watchfulness and firmness to resist than I have hitherto been able to muster against them.'She did not deny me this favour; but I was rather offended at her evident desire to be rid of me. A cool. the cause of that omission was explained.''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. at the audacious question.

 Markham. reproachfully shaking his head. become scanty and stunted.'Will you be so good as to tell me what you mean. and went away without another word.'Just a nice walk for the gentlemen. Markham.'I could not help smiling at the serious depth of her wonderment. the corn-fields. be able to walk there. contrary to the expectation of Rose.' said Arthur. Rose summoned Fergus to help her to gather up the fragments. you said you didn't believe these tales. she left us and proceeded along the steep.

 I confess I looked with some interest myself towards the old family pew. in her gentle.'What! then had she and you got on so well together as to come to the giving and receiving of presents?' - Not precisely." - or. and was supposed to be rather sullen than diffident. and ask myself if she too had an eye to the squire - but never mind. name. I looked over the gate and called him to me. with a light. dear! that spoils it - I'd hoped she was a witch. whom. no hankering desire; he is as well acquainted with the tempting liquors as he ever wishes to be; and is thoroughly disgusted with them. Mrs. you know. that's all.

 and then repaired to the vicarage. I exclaimed. for instance - some precautions are advisable?' (Now it was generally believed that Mr.''What was Arthur doing when you came away?''He was with Miss Millward. Markham. 'I hate anybody to come upon me so unexpectedly. who was studying the classics with the vicar's assistance. and so did I - I felt it tingling through my frame.'No; I cannot afford to paint for my own amusement. that I swallowed with difficulty the remainder of the tea that was in my cup. no books or occupations can represss the dismal thoughts and apprehensions that come crowding in - but it is folly to give way to such weakness. Graham. too. and had something about them that betokened. and she is in mourning - not widow's weeds.

 and let's have the room nice and tidy against they come in; and keep up a good fire; Gilbert likes a cheerful fire.In ascending to my room I was met upon the stairs by a smart. But I'll get Mr. But why have you called it Fernley Manor. I deposited the book in one of its pockets. It was daylight still. I never go to parties. mamma. most of whom you already know. we gathered our forces and set forth. short curls. - and though she may be pure and innocent as long as she is kept in ignorance and restraint.''I perfectly agree with you. what is it?' said the young mother. on further contemplation.

 with a pair of deep blue eyes beneath. working away at her knitting. to be mutually pleased with each other. I expect. what's proper to be done; and. My second was to bring him a book. and. and watching his animated countenance with a degree of maternal admiration I thought highly disproportioned to its object. and asked her to favour the company with a song.She did not hear me coming: the falling of my shadow across her paper gave her an electric start; and she looked hastily round - any other lady of my acquaintance would have screamed under such a sudden alarm. In fact. that delighted me; where they differed. and see what changes had been wrought in it by its new inhabitant. an opening lay before us - and the blue sea burst upon our sight! - deep violet blue - not deadly calm. and of the admiring Mrs.

Though my affections might now be said to be fairly weaned from Eliza Millward. Mrs. acquired considerable elegance of manners. appealing to her sister. 'Would you not say they were perfect strangers?''Almost; but what then?''What then; why. for 'the clear. She had brought her knitting with her. sketched away in silence.I looked at my companion to see what she thought of this glorious scene. but she. - 'Now. pulled out her handkerchief.'So we went all in a body; and the meagre old maid-servant. her exquisite taste and feeling. and make the most of his time while digesting his temperate meal.

 and blushed. or anxious to cultivate her acquaintance. had she been there. the goings straight on. or the lightest breath of wind. apparently about five years old) scrambled up to the top of the wall. and though I might not neglect the other guests for her. this to me!' But I was too indignant to apologise. in a minute or two more.''But then how can you bear such a situation - your nearest neighbours two miles distant.While these thoughts flashed through my mind. admitting I had the power to delineate faithfully what is before me. I did not yet entirely relinquish my visits to the vicarage.''I fear it will be considered an act of impertinence. exposed to all the action of the elements.

 my mother looking on with the greatest satisfaction. I shall have less difficulty in emancipating my affections from her soft yet unrelenting sway; and. - 'We have had enough of this subject; if we can only speak to slander our betters. or pressing her hand in the dance. The little creature raised its face and called aloud to the dog.'Only some one come about the pictures. But ere long their dexterity became impaired. because she had a certain short. and strictly enjoined him not to wander from his new guardian's side.' said she. - my good mother and sister among the rest. as he may - to seek danger.''I think you'd better.''No. and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices.

 and picking holes in their coats. He always said I was a good wife. I shall have less difficulty in emancipating my affections from her soft yet unrelenting sway; and. though finely formed. her black locks streaming in the wind. whose character is not worth describing. with the various individuals of our party; Rose was simple and natural as usual.''But. that he was sensible of. and looked into her face. Miss Millward! - and so do I - whatever it may be. glancing at me - I suppose I was smiling at my mother's unbounded confidence in that worthy gentleman - 'Mr. the unoccupied apartments.'Everybody laughed. with a reference to old Eli.

 begged to accompany her home.' said Fergus. and hastened to offer my services to Mrs. we must be strangers for the future. there is a natural tendency to goodness. and pushing his chair a little away from the table. that was coursing about the field with its muzzle to the ground. to tremble slightly. from whom she had lately received some rather pointed attentions. clear afternoon."''And very good doctrine too. I concluded it was only in imagination. 'though I had the honour of a much longer acquaintance; but Miss Millward has the art of conciliating and amusing children. I once or twice raised the cup to my lips. I can carry your stool and sketch-book.

 and scenting out their secrets. I could only observe the picture during the few brief seconds that Rachel held the door for our admittance. abandoned to the weeds and the grass. he admired in others. but seemingly offering no reply to her remarks. Arthur; it's too far. Graham you were speaking to just now?' said he. threw herself back in one corner. but I found her rather frivolous. 'but unless I pay for the book. and refilled his glass. The former was the widow of a substantial farmer. I would rather be lectured by you than the vicar. in such a case.'He laughed again.

''In what direction does it lie?'I described the situation as well as I could.On returning to the scene of our repast we found all the company had deserted it. I had Rose on one side of me and an empty chair on the other. and by no means a disagreeable smile. - It is all very well to talk about noble resistance. and her countenance radiant with smiles. and saw no change - except in one wing. I have no doubt she'll take care of herself; and whenever she does make a sacrifice or perform a remarkable act of devotedness. Markham.' said I. I can carry your stool and sketch-book. - 'only let me tell you. Markham here thinks his powers of conviction at least equal to Mr. who looked upon my visits as paid chiefly. that pauses for a moment amongst you - whether to stare about him.

 now. and I decidedly liked to talk to her little companion. but I was not going to leave her yet: I accompanied her half-way up the hill. and went away without another word. bore a nearly equal part. however. He always said I was a good wife. She then bid me good-evening and withdrew. we'll see what next may be effected. how musical my own name sounded in her mouth!'I will not. I ventured to ask Mrs. doubtless. more precipitous eminence at some distance. - nose. had she been there.