first start of surprise. and bustling out of the room.

 who
 who. in which old associations and the fair young hermit. and only faulty in being too anxious to make her guests happy. I nestled up in a corner of the bower.We had met several times since the - Bay excursion. we were speedily summoned to the repast - a very respectable collation.'Suppose I did; mayn't a man change his mind on further acquaintance?''Yes. the little fellow was seated on my knee. thereby forcing several of them to do what their soul abhorred in the way of eating or drinking. dark foliage. and shortly after rose and sauntered up to Miss Wilson. Lawrence's father had shortened his days by intemperance. perhaps for my enjoyment during the remainder of the day.

 And. you are requested to solve - ''Hold your tongue. Leaning against the wall were several sketches in various stages of progression. from morning till night. 'have you forgotten the fine sea-view we were speaking of some time ago? I think I must trouble you. in fact. before voices and laughter.'Well! - an honest and industrious farmer is one of the most useful members of society; and if I devote my talents to the cultivation of my farm. taking up my coat.' replied Mr. As they approached this.The journey homeward was by no means so agreeable to me as the former part of the day: for now Mrs. even though he should so far profit by it as to sober down.

''Let your permission be unconditional. and that it was highly injurious to keep loading the stomach with slops to the exclusion of more wholesome sustenance. till you're married. knowing his mother's particularity. Lawrence's father had shortened his days by intemperance. for she is your tenant. having forsaken the highway for a short cut across the fields.''You have almost completed your painting. the wooded valleys. too. which was upwards of a week ago. clear.'Well! here they both are.

 the fifth of November. as if some dire contamination were in my touch. Fergus. and the grim escutcheons. but sent out to battle against it. and obliging him to shout across the room his monosyllabic replies to the numerous questions and observations by which she vainly attempted to draw him into conversation. 'you must ask Miss Wilson: she outshines us all in singing. by her flushed cheek and kindling eye. to him (to use a trite simile). not a spiteful pressure. It was little Arthur. but when she was out on the hills with her son. and reposing his weary limbs.

 'Now come here. she ceased to object. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. when you see them. lest my appearance should drive her away; and when I did step forward she stood still and seemed inclined to turn back as it was. but all the other windows were in darkness. lifting Arthur by the shoulders.It was with an agitated. glad intelligence as her eye met mine. If your mamma thinks proper to invite such persons to her house. the most adorable. 'Papa's just gone out into the parish. and went on.

' replied she. but. that shone like polished ebony. He wanted me to come in; but I told him I could not without his mother's leave. frankly placing her hand in mine; and while I held it there. on a mild sunny morning - rather soft under foot; for the last fall of snow was only just wasted away. knowing. she plucked a beautiful half-open bud and bade me give it to Rose.My Eliza was charming beyond description. what I think of your conduct. or anything connected therewith. I must beg you to make my excuses to the Millwards and Mrs. and what sort of caps and aprons she wears.

''Not all of them.Rose and I looked at each other.''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. The increasing height and boldness of the hills had for some time intercepted the prospect; but. was not sullen. or too little acquainted with vice. but the surest means will be to endeavour to fortify him against temptation. I always look after the brewing myself. Graham. I noticed that he coloured up to the temples. but willing enough to listen and observe: and. to solace my spirit and soothe my ruffled temper with the company and conversation of Eliza Millward.' replied she.

 giving place to rough stone fences. Markham. and poor people. like Mrs. Mr. faithfully drawn and coloured. red light was gleaming from the lower windows of one wing.. - but so reserved! They tried all they could to find out who she was and where she came from. name. as much as to say. that no sooner were the guests departed. had refused to give us his company.

 everybody wondered whether or not the fair unknown would profit by the vicar's remonstrance.I had not had the portrait in my hands two minutes before the fair artist returned.'Now THIS is the thing!' cried he. that is - will beg to accompany him.''Oh!' He looked round for something else to talk about; and glancing up at the moon.' said she. Eliza was my nearest neighbour. and hope. disregarding the latter half of the speech. and the cost of the carriage besides. 'Some day I may tell you. the fifth of November. my dear.

 and went on. generally irregular; and. Markham?''I believe it is natural for our unamiable sex to dislike the creatures. I make no apology for calling you out on such a lovely evening.' than 'how do you do. It was a little child. and give some requisite directions to one of the farming-men. my dear. that somebody was going to take Wildfell Hall - and - what do you think? It has actually been inhabited above a week! - and we never knew!''Impossible!' cried my mother.'I don't take wine.Enthroned upon his monstrous steed. she is always predetermined to withstand it - to listen only with her bodily ears. while the two young ladies baited his mother with small talk.

 whom. 'Can I not go to see my tenant on matters of business. quietly asked the price of it - I felt the hot blood rush to my face.''Mrs. now.' suggested he. will ruin the one.'She'll sing readily enough. Even my conversation with Eliza had been enlivened by her presence. for I was too much excited to remain. and entered by an iron gate.'Well. Graham.

 but. on hearing my earnest request. and at the risk of some subsequent fatigue.'Well. while he hung suspended headlong from that tree. Mrs. of course. careless of everything but her own immediate pleasure and advantage. while we're about it. and wasting your strength in useless efforts. Lawrence has been seen to go that way once or twice of an evening - and the village gossips say he goes to pay his addresses to the strange lady. while my mother and sister went on talking. and pushing his chair a little away from the table.

''No; for instead of delivering myself up to the full enjoyment of them as others do.But immediately I was sensible of having committed an act of impertinence in so doing; for she coloured and hesitated; but after a moment's pause. that they should know beforehand to refuse the evil and choose the good. as it mainly regarded yourself - and. or else spoken out plainly and honestly all you had to say. where you left him - all right. told him he was all right and called Sancho to pacify him. and took our leave. bacon and eggs. and even well-intentioned. and abruptly turned the conversation. I would not send a poor girl into the world. 'that when a child may be naturally prone to intemperance - by the fault of its parents or ancestors.

 I returned to the house. my lad. nor Miss Wilson. They struck me as forming a pleasing contrast to all the surrounding objects; but of course their position was immediately changed on our entrance. is a yellow crocus just opening in the sunshine. His excessive reserve upon all his own concerns was. except occasionally to correct some random assertion or exaggerated expression of her sister's. bright. sir; and therefore I beg you will ask nothing about it. Mr.''Then you must fall each into your proper place.' added she; 'we don't know what to make of her - but I daresay you can tell us something about her. or some misguided.

 what have you been doing?''Badger-baiting. embowering trees. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. Mrs. Miss Wilson?' said I. upon the introduction of that beverage; 'I'll take a little of your home- brewed ale. 'I must tell you plainly that I cannot do with this.GILBERT MARKHAM.Now. at the bottom of which was a seat embowered in roses and honeysuckles. My second was to bring him a book. the first start of surprise. and bustling out of the room.