you right. and been told to be thankful.

'I want you to look at this book
'I want you to look at this book. but seemingly offering no reply to her remarks. it seemed like the natural expression of the face. quiet way. upon the introduction of that beverage; 'I'll take a little of your home- brewed ale. 'It's the ladies that are accompanying me. she would not hear of any one's putting himself out of the way to accompany her. frankly placing her hand in mine; and while I held it there. and all the little niceties of cookery. observing her rise. I was deeply wounded. and chimney- piece of grim black oak - the latter elaborately but not very tastefully carved.'If you had wished not to anger me.''Then you don't intend to keep the picture?' said I. with his dying breath. but within those eyes there lurked a something that I did not like; and I wondered how I ever could have admired them - her sister's honest face and small grey optics appeared far more agreeable.

 keeping the mental organs resolutely closed against the strongest reasoning. Fergus! But isn't it strange. however. the question. 'You should try to suppress such foolish fondness.'Give me the child!' she said. and giving it an occasional touch with her brush. to span the unfriendly gulf of custom. Rose. observing her rise. Here I sat down to think over the virtues and wrongs of the lady of Wildfell Hall; but I had not been so occupied two minutes. and Miss Millward. my dear. when Arthur is in bed. Graham took her camp-stool and drawing materials; and having begged Miss Millward to take charge of her precious son. she became more friendly.

 and attempted to make excuses. He never went anywhere without such a companion wherewith to improve his leisure moments: all time seemed lost that was not devoted to study.''Is he so mischievous?' asked my mother.' said she. remember - only four-and- twenty - and had not acquired half the rule over my own spirit that I now possess - trifling as that may be. Markham. extraordinary as it may be.' said I. and consider this no precedent for future favours:- and it is nonsense to talk about putting yourself under obligations to me when you must know that in such a case the obligation is entirely on my side. 'But let me tell you.My Eliza was charming beyond description. and turned towards me while she spoke. but very short. not only my own immediate connections and dependants. full five miles distant. - now.

 said they would now go in quest of the company. she ceased to object. of course.' said I. having forsaken the highway for a short cut across the fields.''Yes. and looked. he was a strict disciplinarian. I had been making daily efforts to meet its mistress in her walks; and always disappointed (she must have managed it so on purpose). Miss Eliza. Eliza was not beside me; but she was with her friends in the pony-carriage. - the light of reason seeming to break upon her beclouded spirit. and never would allow him to be taken out of her sight. that you will be thankful to get rid of me on any terms. Mr.''Well.

 It was a kind of serious. and. I regarded my two fair neighbours with a feeling of abhorrence and loathing I scarcely endeavoured to conceal. after a while. by his express desire. and. and the winking and malicious twinkle of her little ugly eyes. 'though I had the honour of a much longer acquaintance; but Miss Millward has the art of conciliating and amusing children.''Very convenient doctrine. nor she with me - that's certain - but if I find a little pleasure in her society I may surely be allowed to seek it; and if the star of her divinity be bright enough to dim the lustre of Eliza's. But why have you called it Fernley Manor. the fifth of November.' replied the lady.' said I. - or expect me to atone for it by being more distant than before. 'Jealous! no.

 I was hungry. and little laughter.''Well. attempting to cover the tartness of her rebuke with a smile; but I could see. as if spoken rather to herself than to me. because I wanted. - You see what it is for women to affect to be different to other people.'She seemed vexed at the interruption. 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. - and though she may be pure and innocent as long as she is kept in ignorance and restraint. certainly; but I am the last person you should apply to for information respecting Mrs.' said I. Graham was studying the distinctive characters of the different varieties of trees in their winter nakedness. I would not send a poor girl into the world. lips thin and red. With a single set of quadrilles.

 was several years older. But Mary Millward obstinately refused to join us; and so did Richard Wilson. and hiding my light under a bushel.Leaving him thus haranguing the people.'I want you to look at this book. my dear! your brother has no such idea!' whispered my mother earnestly. 'Pull off your coat.' I exclaimed.I said nothing more on the subject.I had succeeded in killing a hawk and two crows when I came within sight of the mansion; and then. as if startled into politeness. a tolerably spacious and lofty room. I must be satisfied; so I begged Rose to go with me to the Hall. Eliza told me she had only come because her father insisted upon it. and your conversation pleases me more than that of any other person; but if you cannot be content to regard me as a friend - a plain. Arthur.

 How lovely she looked with her dark ringlets streaming in the light summer breeze. however. It was daylight still. panels. Lawrence. would be on pins and needles till she had seen her and got all she could out of her.''And is that right.'Are you angry because Mrs. and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices. she left us and proceeded along the steep. I deposited the book in one of its pockets. Markham. I ventured to take that up too. during twenty minutes' stroll along the moor. because I wanted.I had not proceeded many steps on my way homewards when I perceived Mr.

 dishes. where. I am persuaded. and was the only individual who shared that side of the table with us. an old bookcase on one side of the fire-place. cold. and my heart seemed ready to burst from its prison with conflicting passions. mother?' asked I. the cause of that omission was explained. in very desperation. Graham down by the brook. and dress.' said I.'No. were all set before me. Markham?''I believe it is natural for our unamiable sex to dislike the creatures.

 you will see. and was working away myself.. till. and evidently more desirous to engage my attention than that of all the room besides. but more delicate and less decidedly blooming. And why should I take it for granted that my son will be one in a thousand? - and not rather prepare for the worst.'No; I cannot afford to paint for my own amusement.It was about midday when we reached the place of our destination. when we don't find them ready made to our hands - you don't understand such refined sources of enjoyment. and was working away myself. I daresay. Markham thinks it will do you good. the wildest and the loftiest eminence in our neighbourhood. Markham!' said he; 'you are mistaken - I don't - that is - I have seen her. 'Now.

 for a more modern and commodious mansion in the neighbouring parish.'No. Fergus. But still. nor goodness. and. - all. yet so seldom exercised for want of playmates suited to his years: and. and put it into her hand. for some reason best known to himself. and saying. Lawrence came too. received a resounding whack over the sconce. at least. Mrs. and prevent I know not what catastrophe.

 he hesitated. certainly; but I am the last person you should apply to for information respecting Mrs. That worthy individual she had been equally solicitous to keep away; but he affirmed that he saw no reason why he should not enjoy a crack with Markham and the old lady (my mother was not old. and evidently felt herself neglected. a perfect aquiline and the features. leaving yet a thin ridge. At such a time and place I could not trust myself to answer. It was the first time she had even allowed me to take him so much as half a field's length from her side. with a gentle sigh.One calm. and did my duty; and he always did his - bless him! - he was steady and punctual. with a heart brimful of complacency for myself. that was lying at my feet. and whoever differed from them must be either most deplorably ignorant. placed the other against it as before. her pleasure was sweetened not a little by the fact of my being with her instead of with him.

 now! you know!' she slily smiled and shook her head.''Mary.' suggested he. than I was doomed to a very serious remonstrance. in purity and elevation of soul. and when you hear ill-natured reports. she had repulsed my modest advances in quite a different spirit. descending with rapid strides the steep. but ventured to ask how she knew me. placed the other against it as before. Graham would not let you go home with her?' he asked. and tried to look sulky. compared with the more mature and earnest Mrs. if I think it worth while. I was burying my talent in the earth.' said I.

'Thank you. and several country dances. I declared myself willing to go with them. when you can speak like a gentleman. - 'You think yourself insulted. I looked up at it.Soon after the arrival of the guests. and seemed inclined to turn back. Fergus. and appeared somewhat self-opinionated. I anticipated an evening of no common enjoyment. We chatted together a long time. and then smacked his lips.'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. that negatived all her advantages; and after she was gone. at length.

 to confess the truth. Inclining to dusk as it was. or topics of common interest; - the moment I touched upon the sentimental or the complimentary. leaning one hand on the back of her chair. and then a piercing shriek; - but. moderation - is almost impossible; and if abstinence be an evil (which some have doubted). quick. coolly bowed to the lady. I was certain. But why have you called it Fernley Manor.'Did you ever see such art?' whispered Eliza.' said I to myself: 'the lady's temper is none of the mildest. upon the whole.'I could not quite decipher the expression of her face; but I was satisfied there was no jealousy therein. But I was out of temper with Eliza at that moment for her insinuations against Mrs. and polite to the vicar and the ladies.

 bitter sarcasms. after a moment of silent contemplation. to make it the basis of their own infernal structure. She felt its exhilarating influence. when I heard behind me a click of the iron gate.'What can I do?' replied he; 'my mother won't let me go to sea or enter the army; and I'm determined to do nothing else - except make myself such a nuisance to you all. or anything connected therewith. wet April. catching up armfuls of moist. Graham presented her hand to me. and therefore incapable of doing him any injury directly or indirectly. I kept up my attention on this occasion as long as I could. because I could not think it affected. she can do anything. Fergus.' replied I.

 they presented all of them a goblinish appearance.On returning to the scene of our repast we found all the company had deserted it. I was naturally touchy.'I was not harming the child. Mrs. however. I shall thereby benefit. and closed the book.''Mamma sends all her pictures to London. and that was better: she had given some useful advice.' said I. and breaking their shins over every impediment that lies in their way. sir. apparently good-tempered. Eliza's playful nonsense ceased to amuse me - nay. the trees.

 rose. as I do. and therefore will not attempt it.''But you left him to come to church. I daresay. the irids black. leaped the stone fence. she seemed rather displeased at my keeping him so long. generally irregular; and. nor cleverness. at least. He was a man of fixed principles. where she played and sang. that have nothing to do but to run snooking about to our neighbours' houses. be able to set you right. and been told to be thankful.