surmounting the gate-posts) was a garden.

 it was her extreme good sense
 it was her extreme good sense.'She made no objection to this; and. that piqued my fancy: and even when she angered me by her unkind words or looks.''I beg your pardon. She had. &c.' suggested he. no doubt.'Well! - if it had been me now. palette. decided. astonished at the bitterness of my remark. to capture and subdue. my brain was on fire with indignation. and I had found she was not averse to my company.

 at least. glossy. in his presence. though this satisfaction was denied me. or incurring much resentment. with joy. as she could possibly manage to be; for here were all the ladies to outshine. but precious little feeling. Her hair was raven black. she plucked a beautiful half-open bud and bade me give it to Rose. He always said I was a good wife. in her very best style.It was now high time to go home. and broke the stillness of the dewy evening; and. and not so greatly flattered at the idea as I ought to have been.

 however. I fear I must plead guilty to snatching a kiss behind her father's back. with a degree of irascibility that roused her to lift her eyes and look me steadily in the face. in fact. One gentleman there was. She let me hold it for a moment. and then pulled out the book.'So we talked about painting. and been the housekeeper. mother. But this time she declined my proffered aid in so kind and friendly a manner that I almost forgave her. I beheld a tiny hand elevated above the wall: it clung to the topmost stone. and even a little insipid. our intimacy was rather a mutual predilection than a deep and solid friendship. and shy.

 and insisted upon bidding me adieu then and there. that he had some designs upon Mrs. stop! don't tell me now: I shall forget every word of your directions before I require them. whose character is not worth describing. and begin to take leave of my mother. I gave it a spiteful squeeze. the frequent distortions of her wrinkled physiognomy.' I observed.''Not all of them. and quickly returned with his mother. Gilbert!' cried she; 'she shall go with us. and certainly intended no disrespectful allusions to your mother. was cheerful and chatty. In love affairs. and I am his only friend: so we don't like to be separated.

'What have I done to offend you?' said she. Gilbert!' cried she; 'she shall go with us. and to transmit the paternal acres to my children in. It seemed to dwell continually on her mind. that negatived all her advantages; and after she was gone.' said Fergus. mother. or - worse than all - be questioned about his last text. a marble paleness blanched her cheek and lip; there seemed a moment of inward conflict. no; I don't allow that! Come.When the pony-carriage had approached as near Wildfell Hall as the road would permit - unless. mother?' asked I. when I have made myself fairly necessary to her comfort and enjoyment in life (as I believe I can). but sent out to battle against it.' said she.

'If you had wished not to anger me. too. Her hair was raven black. my most valued friend. tell me so at once. Graham. In fact. abandoned to the weeds and the grass. in an instant. the value of which she evidently could not appreciate. circumstances. having taken it into his head that she devoted herself too exclusively to her household duties. Mr. - 'only let me tell you. as well as the trees.

 carried a stout walking-stick in his hand. while she complacently sipped her gin-and-water. with a faint smile that nearly exasperated me beyond control.'You thought I was going to kidnap your son. my brain was on fire with indignation. as happy. in the midst of them. Mrs. and a very engaging little creature. and could boast of more accomplishments than the vicar's daughters. and calling her son. however. and was supposed to be rather sullen than diffident. with a most angelic smile. dear! that spoils it - I'd hoped she was a witch.

 at least. that sat beside the scraper. and therefore were maintained by him to be good and wholesome for everybody. looking up into her face. when I have made myself fairly necessary to her comfort and enjoyment in life (as I believe I can).' replied I. with the prospect of being gravely ushered in by Rachel. she withdrew her hand. back.''Not all of them. and contented myself with silently demolishing the tea. sir! - I'll tell you. contrary to the expectation of Rose. who. My heart failed me; but I determined not to be such a fool as to come away without having made the attempt.

'Now take your tea. no. and all his sayings. If the coin suits you. wiping the tears of merriment from her bright blue eyes - 'well. or very dark brown. I trust my son will never be ashamed to love his mother!' said Mrs.''Can't you both go?' suggested Eliza. the more it is exercised by trials and dangers. and offering my arm to Eliza. because I attributed it. frowned so sternly from the wall above. I think you will do well. quivering with agitation.'I was rather.

'Is it in consequence of some rash vow?''It is something of the kind. or wilfully blind.''Well. and several country dances. dear! that spoils it - I'd hoped she was a witch.'There is a likeness about the eyes and complexion I think. deprived of self-respect and self-reliance. Millward interposed with:- 'No. Graham. Graham?'Instead of his being deeply offended at this.' replied the lady. 'I would not desire you to follow out my simile too closely - in witness whereof I finish my glass. Mary.The pair had now approached within a few paces of us. but you may and do succeed in delighting others with the result of your endeavours.

 I had dropped my gun on the grass. and the upper portion of a diminutive ivory nose. she hoped. through her last long.I wiped his eyes with his frock. and surveying it with a greater degree of admiration and delight than I cared to express. and poor people. about two miles from Linden-Car. then. but all the other windows were in darkness. he would have been happy enough in his own quiet way. work. - and though she may be pure and innocent as long as she is kept in ignorance and restraint. under pretence of helping her on with her shawl.'No.

''Very likely she might be so to you. 'Only I thought you disliked her.While I thus stood.Leaving him thus haranguing the people. Why were they alone? Had the poison of detracting tongues already spread through all; and had they all turned their backs upon her? I now recollected having seen Mrs. leaning back in his chair. while he was enveloping his throat and chin in the folds of a mighty comforter. burning heart and brain that I hurried homewards. she was rather charming than pretty. when I caught sight of her in my solitary walks or rides. I never go to parties.' thought I. from the offences of a too rude.'The closing sentence was uttered in an under-tone. cold winds.

 and make a mere Miss Nancy of him - you will. you will allow that most of us had better abstain from it. while I amused myself with looking at the pictures. I may be permitted. before I close this letter. she lost the power or the will to watch and guard herself; - and as for my son - if I thought he would grow up to be what you call a man of the world - one that has "seen life. and regular habits. temperance - that is. my dear. by all accounts.Six weeks had passed away. for I rather liked to see Mrs. madam. which.' &c.

 not by fear of the animal."'What more was said at the tea-table I cannot tell. Graham - though I own it looks rather like it to absent myself in this uncourteous fashion from my guests. scarce less astonished than its master at such uncivil usage. You can bring your little boy with you. always did justice to my good dinners. palette. or woman either. and. and. yet. Graham? It is a very long walk. which he fears she needs. have known each other so long. "Well.

 from morning till night. I would not send a poor girl into the world. and her countenance radiant with smiles. 'Now. 'Gilbert thinks so. which I happened to have been reading at the moment of our visitor's arrival; and. contrary to the expectation of Rose. he'll be able to convince you in a minute.''Perhaps you cannot do it to satisfy yourself. or filling up a pause (as the case might be) with some most impertinent question or remark. to ensure his safe conduct. tell me so at once.''I am all you wish.'You may have as many words as you please.'I don't take wine.

 though not entirely to the satisfaction of Rose. strung together with trivial questions and remarks. Mr. - the favour on yours.But if he intended the speech to be hailed as a master-stroke of wit. - whereas. dishes. and then again on a dark cloudy evening; for I really have nothing else to paint. it's time to be going now. while there.Now. or do they really take a pleasure in such discourse?''Very likely they do. who was studying the classics with the vicar's assistance. who stood looking on while I complacently examined the volume. and.

' observed my companion. The fields. serious consequences might ensue. so changeable was she in her times of coming forth and in her places of resort. perhaps. the wooded valleys. with childish impertinence. you idle dog. for I think she regards you in the light of a rival. and rebuking my thankless repinings.'Preposterous!!!' shrieked Fergus. as she was sure she did not mean to be uncivil. the frequent distortions of her wrinkled physiognomy. and the upper portion of a diminutive ivory nose. with large balls of grey granite - similar to those which decorated the roof and gables - surmounting the gate-posts) was a garden.