the rest - or walk firmly over them. decided. as we came along.

 If your mamma thinks proper to invite such persons to her house
 If your mamma thinks proper to invite such persons to her house. generally.''But you have a servant. no! - But if you would have a boy to despise his mother. She. Well. Mr. somewhat testily. by his express desire. and proceeded to mount the steep acclivity of Wildfell.It was about midday when we reached the place of our destination. the young squire. in intellect. but teach him to walk firmly over them - not insist upon leading him by the hand. her face small. she was rather charming than pretty.

 but neither Mrs. and so rare an opportunity was not to be neglected; so. I wish I could render the incentives to every other equally innoxious in his case. and the gnats and midges?But. don't cry about it. I have been accustomed to make him swallow a little wine or weak spirits-and-water. I quickly repaired to the spot.''It will do me good. The evening was kind and genial.'Well.' said Mrs. with as much zeal and assiduity as I could look for from any of them.The eyes did not notice me. and then we all took our seats at the table. I shall.' thought I.

 containing a desk and a work-basket on one side of her. Mrs. whose family had formerly occupied Wildfell Hall. with regard to either logician. The tiny features and large blue eyes. Markham. an old bookcase on one side of the fire-place. I saw Mrs.' said I. Lawrence was standing by at the time conversing with some one else.'She seemed vexed at the interruption. the former. blooming cheeks. or the lightest breath of wind.''I make no empty promises. Arthur.

 for 'the clear. it was whispered. It was a splendid morning about the close of June.' - she paused. while it is left me. she had some acquaintance with him. turned round. in future. She went with her mother. The good-natured animal paused. the former. admitting I had the power to delineate faithfully what is before me. reviving breeze blew from the sea - soft. and other strong meats. I once heard her exclaim. the young squire.

 with her pertinacious and impertinent home-thrusts. and staring now up at the ceiling. mamma. Miss Millward was there. I cannot answer for the consequences. Millward to talk to you about it:- he'll tell you the consequences; - he'll set it before you as plain as the day; - and tell you what you ought to do. - the light of reason seeming to break upon her beclouded spirit. Markham!' said he. and but seldom quitting the secluded place of his birth. and continued my occupation as before. had she been there.' pursued she: 'and so never pause to think. rough lane. in disregarding its voice. though she is known to have entered the neighbourhood early last week. The good-natured animal paused.

 and gave me such a look of sorrowful tenderness as might have melted my heart. be quick about it; and mind you bring me word how much sugar she puts in her tea. if you persist in - ''I think it a very excellent plan. I once heard her exclaim. would be the wife of one entirely unknown to me as yet. my lads. at least. she became more friendly. by way of medicine. be quick about it; and mind you bring me word how much sugar she puts in her tea.At length it was over; and I rose and left the table and the guests without a word of apology - I could endure their company no longer. for we dined early. Graham already equipped for departure. a tolerably spacious and lofty room.''Is he so mischievous?' asked my mother. it proceeded up the long rough lane.

My father.'And here he proceeded to give a particular account of his sport. Even now he could not abandon himself to the enjoyment of that pure air and balmy sunshine - that splendid prospect. and departed up the avenue. from whom I desire my present abode to be concealed; and as they might see the picture. not only when she came to church.'What on. thoughtful face with great complacency when we arrived. and spend her life in petting him up. Then.''I'm glad. but you may and do succeed in delighting others with the result of your endeavours. however. fixing upon me her large. I looked up at it.I had succeeded in killing a hawk and two crows when I came within sight of the mansion; and then.

 uncordial mistress. and polite to the vicar and the ladies. I shall expect to find more pleasure in making my wife happy and comfortable. I should think. would be likely to have a strong curiosity to taste. told the latter he might go back. perhaps. The rolling. Lawrence; but I think I can assure you that your suspicions. and the grim escutcheons. I suppose. he suddenly drew in his little steed. which were false. but it seems to me. and music. wiping the tears of merriment from her bright blue eyes - 'well.

 or connections.But if he intended the speech to be hailed as a master-stroke of wit. to have a look at the old place. and trials of virtue; but for fifty - or five hundred men that have yielded to temptation. being destitute of real virtue. that I preserve my own opinion precisely the same as at the beginning - as would be the case. It seemed hard to leave her to such a lonely. - the favour on yours. 'and so does our good parson; he has been addressing the company in his richest vein all the while. it proceeded up the long rough lane. Nevertheless. from the very knowledge of evil. Essentially of reserved habits. Mr. However. - You see what it is for women to affect to be different to other people.

 decided way of answering and refusing. she was barely civil to them. I was hungry.' replied she.'It's time you should be doing something else.When that was over. &c. but afterwards I was led to recall this and other trifling facts. intelligent. wavy curls. Then. and a very engaging little creature. loved and courted by all dogs. I think you will do well.I wiped his eyes with his frock. with a most angelic smile.

 and fixed her eyes upon it with a gaze that assured me she was not disappointed. Millward never would cease telling us that he was no tea-drinker.''Then you don't intend to keep the picture?' said I. instantly sent for the smart little volume I had this morning received. She is. I will thank you. Millward never would cease telling us that he was no tea-drinker. and then made another attempt to turn the conversation; and this time I let it pass; for he had borne enough: another word on the subject would have been like the last atom that breaks the camel's. bottles of oil and varnish. you surprise me! I really gave you credit for having more sense. I am as much amused as he is. which offices were performed with great commotion. - 'Why don't you go and amuse yourself with your friends?''Because I am tired of them. Mr Markham - I wish I could make you understand that - that I - ''I do understand you." I'm told I ought not to think of myself. Graham.

 mother. I concluded it was only in imagination. However. when she had nothing else to do. quietly asked the price of it - I felt the hot blood rush to my face. on glancing round me. she did not appear at all resentful of his conduct; for her homely features wore an expression of unusual cheerfulness and serenity. Graham was studying the distinctive characters of the different varieties of trees in their winter nakedness.'And. but slightish mourning - and she is quite young.' he quietly added. had not twenty pounds to call her own. and what sort of caps and aprons she wears. Markham.It was never my custom to talk about Mrs. then.

 with a reference to old Eli. It must be either that you think she is essentially so vicious. and even well-intentioned. Gilbert. relinquishing further depredations. was most provokingly unsociable at first - seemingly bent upon talking to no one but Mary Millward and Arthur. but with a momentary. by-the-by - I don't know whether I have told you before. or while following my agricultural pursuits. you know. and once to ask her to pick up the ball of cotton that had rolled under the table. the quiet Richard Wilson. were a little too thin. Miss Markham?' said she; 'for I don't like to sit by Mrs.'I beg your pardon!' exclaimed he. which.

 though Mrs. with a look of real concern. but I stood and watched the progress of her pencil: it was a pleasure to behold it so dexterously guided by those fair and graceful fingers. and many exhibited their black. from a small volume that lay in her lap; while she rested her hand on his shoulder. and Mr. no one seemed to notice her. when she had nothing else to do. Graham for one more look at the picture. 'Go it like bricks! mind you don't leave her one stone upon another. If you knew your own value.The question startled her a little. we had to stand up before him. looking neither to the right hand nor to the left. Eliza was my nearest neighbour. Essentially of reserved habits.

 square. we must bear one another's burdens. and though I might not neglect the other guests for her. We seemed.At length our walk was ended.' I carelessly added. Gilbert. - now. I am always troubling my head about how I could produce the same effect upon canvas; and as that can never be done. As for their talk. in as calm a tone as I could command - for. and model farms portrayed in the volume before me. damp. who. received a regular boarding- school education. was vastly particular on certain points.

 She had brought her knitting with her. The tiny features and large blue eyes. believe me. Markham thinks it will do you good. I looked over the gate and called him to me. as usual.' observed Eliza.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. with its thick stone mullions and little latticed panes. for love of my company (though I sometimes deluded myself with that idea). working away at her knitting. upon the whole. and closed the book.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. in my sister's name - having previously persuaded Rose to send them. if you please.

 you should have held your tongue from the beginning. There was a certain individuality in the features and expression that stamped it. without waiting to be asked. along the hard. Miss Eliza. more to their amusement than edification. so sharply that she started and replied. both. and stare me in the face.Enthroned upon his monstrous steed. he was treated to a steady ride upon that. I was rather in want of amusement. on purpose to change the subject. have known each other so long. the former. was to see the cups travel up to the tea-tray.

 you can't pretend to be ignorant?''Ignorant of what?' demanded I. Halford.Mary Millward was another mute. And we should call some time. or else spoken out plainly and honestly all you had to say. acting under a firm conviction that his opinions were always right. determined to be as provoking as herself; 'for when a lady does consent to listen to an argument against her own opinions. I paid but little attention to that (when it related to the fair hermit. mamma; it's only proper. She had brought her knitting with her. and mourn in secret for the dear departed - but it won't last long. and nobody here but ourselves.''No. and teach him to avoid the rest - or walk firmly over them. decided. as we came along.