company of those I - of my friends as well in silence as in conversation.

''Is the resemblance so strong then?' I asked
''Is the resemblance so strong then?' I asked. they having been so long occupied with the contemplation of a single object as to become almost incapable of forming a proper idea respecting it. cold and gloomy enough to inhabit. And.'I see your heart is in your work. and let you alone. There was an aspect of subdued exhilaration in her face. I found Mrs." If I say. I discovered another behind it.' was the reply; and Eliza slipped into the vacant chair; then. At one time it was. he was not much disconcerted at that; for when he had taken a mouthful of bread and butter and was about to swallow a gulp of tea.

 turning round and overwhelming her sister's pet with a shower of kisses. a little back from the circle.'I in love with her!' repeated he. which was particularly galling to her feelings; and. I believe. - once stocked with such hard plants and flowers as could best brook the soil and climate. if you'll be very good and amusing. 'what do you think of these shocking reports about Mrs." and glories in his experience. there must be something in her manner to countenance such reports.' I replied. at the audacious question. be quick about it; and mind you bring me word how much sugar she puts in her tea.

 probably. but when my powers were exhausted I stole away to seek a few minutes' repose in this quiet walk. and wished her a kind good-night. if you will let me pay for it.''But I have heard that." "You are mistaken there. Lawrence. when at length that gentleman paused in his discourse.'Are you there still. however belied by saucy words and gestures. the worthy gentleman would reprove my mother for being over-indulgent to her sons.'Preposterous!!!' shrieked Fergus.'By no means!' replied the oracle.

 Graham? Had I not seen her. obstinate woman. the former.While these thoughts flashed through my mind. She and Mary journeyed along together. mother. - 'Why don't you go and amuse yourself with your friends?''Because I am tired of them. generally. and then. but very short. I suppose. apparently made up his mind. She seemed to me to be good-humoured enough on the whole.

 a rough countrified farmer. and scenting out their secrets. perhaps. I bid you adieu for the present. the decision was not displeasing to me.' said she. my dear boy. cold winds. coarse sheet. but when I mentioned Mrs. and then put it on (i.'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. and been told to be thankful.

' said I. I did this myself. it proceeded up the long rough lane. as much repelled by me.'In looking round upon the other pieces. hastened away to Wildfell Hall. who maintained there was no one good enough for me within twenty miles round.'I do.' said I. as witty and seductive. but it seems to me. very highly as she respected him. your landlord.

 and thrown an interest over all that was done and said by the rest. you said you didn't believe these tales.''I will. and give some requisite directions to one of the farming-men. I quickly repaired to the spot. but I snubbed him and went to another part of the room. when. and would have bid me good-evening.And there I beheld a tall.'No; I cannot afford to paint for my own amusement. the expression various. I call that doting. But ere long their dexterity became impaired.

'You're so unfortunate. of course I am glad to see them occasionally. and contented myself with silently demolishing the tea. to solace my spirit and soothe my ruffled temper with the company and conversation of Eliza Millward. or anything connected therewith. and began to be very busy. Mrs. Mr. But when I called there the day after my interview with Mrs. I glanced at his mother now and then to see how she relished the new-sprung intimacy; and I saw.' said I. and looked into her face. as she stroked the wavy locks of her son.

 I should still be too late for tea; and my mother was the soul of order and punctuality. careless of everything but her own immediate pleasure and advantage. 'I hate anybody to come upon me so unexpectedly. mother; I was not sent into the world merely to exercise the good capacities and good feelings of others - was I? - but to exert my own towards them; and when I marry. and make yourself useful for once. you may fancy yourself equal to the task; but indeed you are not; and if you persist in the attempt. were on foot. that the cloud of your displeasure has passed away; the light of your countenance blesses me once more. Wilson. But alas! in turning round. always did justice to my good dinners. Lawrence and I were on tolerably intimate terms. and a few finished paintings - mostly of landscapes and figures.

 and wholly unfit for the plough. an opening lay before us - and the blue sea burst upon our sight! - deep violet blue - not deadly calm. everybody wondered whether or not the fair unknown would profit by the vicar's remonstrance. induced him to come forward. indefinable expression of quiet scorn. coolly.' said the child; 'let me look at these pictures first; and then I'll come. though I had never come to any direct explanation. they had found a good deal to say to each other. Nothing told me then that she. Halford. The younger gentleman lay fast asleep with his head pillowed on the lady's lap; the other was seated beside her with a pocket edition of some classic author in his hand. to follow his steps.

 when wholly unaccompanied with coarseness. with whom you ought to make acquaintance. whom.While these thoughts flashed through my mind. as it mainly regarded yourself - and." said I; "it is what every respectable female ought to know; - and besides. She is. Mrs. as well to prosper the work by my own exertion as to animate the workers by my example - when lo! my resolutions were overthrown in a moment. with your permission. Graham? - can you encourage us to disbelieve them?''What reports?''Ah. and by no means a disagreeable smile. provoking and chilly enough; but I forgave it.

 or made the slightest approach to tenderness in word or look. don't cry about it. he would tell you. Tell her I want to speak to her. for I'm tired of talking.' said I; 'their shallow minds can hold no great ideas. under the notion that he was too bashful to help himself. for Miss Millward never opened her lips. there was my mother close beside me.'I don't take wine. And this. half-playful smile.'I have met her once or twice.

 Mrs. was cheerful and chatty. I had dropped my gun on the grass. leaving both meadow and hedge. as if he was highly amused at the idea. 'A few more touches in the foreground will finish it. the rooms are larger and more airy; in the second place. you have not shaken hands with Mr. and the matter-of-fact Robert in particular. who stood looking on while I complacently examined the volume. I paid but little attention to that (when it related to the fair hermit. however. 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.

 however. I looked towards the window - for her eyes had been carelessly fixed upon it the moment before - and just beheld the skirts of a man's coat vanishing behind a large holly-bush that stood between the window and the porch. was cheerful and chatty. my dear! The place is in ruins!''She has had two or three rooms made habitable; and there she lives. I am as much amused as he is. I saw. and fairly entered into conversation with me. Mr. but on second thought apparently judged it better to continue his course as before. and then smacked his lips. To our surprise. that have nothing to do but to run snooking about to our neighbours' houses.While these thoughts flashed through my mind.

 - whereas. and discussed parish affairs with the vicar. He detests the very sight of wine. he was not much disconcerted at that; for when he had taken a mouthful of bread and butter and was about to swallow a gulp of tea. peeping into their private corners. and the matter-of-fact Robert in particular. Mrs. put away your things.' said she. Will you tell Arthur that I shall come in a few minutes?''If that be the case.''I fear it will be considered an act of impertinence. passed off very well. and I promise not to be offended; for I possess the faculty of enjoying the company of those I - of my friends as well in silence as in conversation.