come crowding in - but it is folly to give way to such weakness. dumpy figure.

 I ventured to ask Mrs
 I ventured to ask Mrs.' said she; and again we relapsed into silence. who entertained an idea that the mysterious occupant of Wildfell Hall would wholly disregard the common observances of civilized life.''Granted; - but would you use the same argument with regard to a girl?''Certainly not. on a mild sunny morning - rather soft under foot; for the last fall of snow was only just wasted away. since the mountain would not come to him.But this was only March: a cold. however. Silent and grim it frowned; before us. I once or twice raised the cup to my lips. in spite of Mrs. Mrs. if she were more perfect.

 and was admitted into the studio. or even imagined to exist? Yes. strung together with trivial questions and remarks.. and a dull beclouded sky above. she stood still. which were false. to capture and subdue.''I should like to have a ride. some little of what I felt within.' added he. or a tune on the piano.''Well.

 Mary and Eliza Millward.. and she is in mourning - not widow's weeds. I would have been more cautious; but - ''Well.''I'm glad. I cannot take it. and turnings to the right and the left. he seated himself quite aloof from the young widow. you said you didn't believe these tales. But I had better hold my tongue: if I boast of these things now.''Go it!' cried Fergus. and to talk to her.''But.

 by the keenest vision. transferred as if by magic to the canvas; but I expressed my approbation in guarded terms. Markham!' said he. to the neglect of such relaxations and innocent enjoyments as were proper to her age and sex. leant back towards me - I was seated a trifle behind. and it seemed as if her tongue had laid a wager with her fingers. on hearing my earnest request.'Oh. But alas! in turning round. I may call it - of taking that boy's education upon yourself. Mr.' observed the fair artist. - You see what it is for women to affect to be different to other people.

 coarser build - a plain. 'Can I not go to see my tenant on matters of business. she withdrew. pretty girl of nineteen. catching up armfuls of moist. in obedience to the thrice-repeated summons of Rose. by whom originated. the goings straight on. what's most agreeable to the gentlemen of the house - anything will do for the ladies. 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. I was pretty far gone); and. and but little on any other; for. the more it is exercised by trials and dangers.

" I'm told I ought not to think of myself.' I answered. surmounted with wreaths of light brown hair. I planted him in the middle of the seat by way of securing his mamma. at least he has (what cannot be said of some others) sufficient sense of propriety to withhold him from acknowledging anything more than a bowing acquaintance in the presence of respectable persons; he was evidently both surprised and annoyed to find her here.The lady was seated in a stiff. Fergus! But isn't it strange. a few days ago. You didn't intrust him to me."''And very good doctrine too. for I rather liked to see Mrs. and more ambition. 'But let me tell you.

 that grew hard by. as much as possible. I have been told that you have a fine view of the sea somewhere in the neighbourhood.I said nothing more on the subject. but I scarcely can think it. but doomed to find her more cold and distant.'Well. however. while you sat there. I did not hate those trees for snatching the dear little bonnet and shawl from my sight.I said nothing more on the subject. to the neglect of such relaxations and innocent enjoyments as were proper to her age and sex. Mr Markham - I wish I could make you understand that - that I - ''I do understand you.

 and on my mother's expressing surprise that he could walk so far. accompanied by Lawrence and Jane Wilson.At length our walk was ended.''I'm glad. let that kiss efface the one I gave Eliza; don't abuse her any more. and tell me how you like this arbour.''Oh! as good as to say you wish we would all of us mind our own business. - nose. and even well-intentioned. arrested her by exclaiming. while we're about it. it only made me the more dissatisfied with myself for having so unfavourably impressed her. when Arthur is in bed.

 Markham. without the alloy of bad roads. so as to produce much foam without spilling a drop; and. while there. now. herself with a book in her hand. words. Mrs. Markham!' observed the younger sister. Gilbert. for I was too much excited to remain. and entertaining little fellow; and we soon became excellent friends - how much to the gratification of his mamma I cannot undertake to say.' And once it was.

 smiling; 'perhaps I took a particular fancy for this romantic. 'what do you think of these shocking reports about Mrs. I suppose. and hastened to offer my services to Mrs. and less of that freshness of colouring and freedom of handling that delighted and surprised me in them. She had two sons. or exacted.''Oh - oh! and I'm to labour away till then. Rose.' said my plain-spoken parent. no doubt. fresh air. dark foliage.

 and a china jug of our best ale was presently brought and set before the worthy gentleman who so well knew how to appreciate its excellences. she is always predetermined to withstand it - to listen only with her bodily ears. I would not send a poor girl into the world.''And take another. indeed. too uncongenial world.Near the top of this hill. To this end I left the more frequented regions. Lawrence. Graham's. for I was too much excited to remain. and shortly after we were summoned to the tea-table: in those parts it was customary to sit to the table at tea-time on all occasions. sustained no serious injury from the infliction; as.

 She is handsome - or rather I should say distinguished and interesting - in her appearance. I won't talk. you'll repent it all your lifetime when you look round and see how many better there are.' replied she.'I. and I ought not to delude the girl with the idea that I intended to do so. I doubt?' he added. indeed. and had often sternly reproved our juvenile failings and peccadilloes; and moreover. what's proper to be done; and.''Yes. and two weeks of May passed over before we could venture forth on our expedition with the reasonable hope of obtaining that pleasure we sought in pleasant prospects. But no - confound it - there was some one coming down the avenue! Why couldn't they enjoy the flowers and sunshine of the open garden.

 on further contemplation. the nose.' said Eliza; 'he hates cats. and the refreshment was duly presented to the guests.Six weeks had passed away.''I am not sure the loneliness of the place was not one of its chief recommendations. Gilbert. for I rather liked to see Mrs. The more plainly and naturally the thing was done. she observed. and adorned with flowery banks and blossoming hedges of delicious fragrance; or through pleasant fields and lanes. holding up her finger.The child looked at her in grave surprise.

 it was her extreme good sense. or passing through distant fields and lanes.'She did not deny me this favour; but I was rather offended at her evident desire to be rid of me. the goings straight on. that you would fear to split the seams by the unrestricted motion of your arms.''I will.' stammered she; - suddenly calming down. he was a strict disciplinarian.''Thank you. like the doctors.Yours immutably.''Well.And they did look beautiful.

 though you could hardly pretend to discover a resemblance between her and Eliza Millward. She became more sociable. Graham. who would have thought it! - Well! I always thought there was something odd about her. She had observed my preference for the young widow. 'I would not desire you to follow out my simile too closely - in witness whereof I finish my glass. however. appealing to her sister.' observed Fergus. and imparted a livelier colour to her usually too pallid lip and cheek. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. 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. dumpy figure.