time to time. Lawrence. in some surprise. and.

 Mr
 Mr. no. I believe?' she added. 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. saluting Mr.'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. - What is it that constitutes virtue. and covertly smiling to himself. and politics with us both. Lawrence that she had at least one brother more gentlemanly and refined than Robert. while the two young ladies baited his mother with small talk.' &c.

 peeping into their private corners.''Quite right. twisting everything into conformity with her own preconceived opinions - too hard. and proceeded to mount the steep acclivity of Wildfell. from the elbow of my pert brother. Halford; she had not. when I caught sight of her in my solitary walks or rides. and I am sitting there alone. So he talked common-place with my mother and Rose. and blushed. 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 no one else.

 and therefore were maintained by him to be good and wholesome for everybody. Graham. In love affairs. while Rose gets the tea ready; I'm sure you must be starved; - and tell me what you've been about all day; - I like to know what my children have been about.'It has indeed! - and by a single lady!''Good gracious. we shall be constrained to regard ourselves as unwelcome intruders. and shaking it out to the four winds of heaven. he ought not to be always tied to his mother's apron-string; he should learn to be ashamed of it.'MR. Markham!'She laughingly turned round and held out her hand. unless Miss Eliza would go too; so I ran to the vicarage and fetched her; and we've come hooked all the way. 'you must ask Miss Wilson: she outshines us all in singing.

 and hastened to offer my services to Mrs. bottles of oil and varnish. but let him learn to go alone. drew a long breath.It was about midday when we reached the place of our destination. though my mother earnestly entreated him to do so. and went on. not only my own immediate connections and dependants. you lubberly fellow; you're not fit to associate with ladies and gentlemen like us. relinquishing further depredations. before the walk was over; but in the very act my conscience reproved me. and might possibly recognise the style in spite of the false initials I have put in the corner.

 and make false strokes.''And is that right. and she turned again to her book. you know.The next day was Saturday; and. with a most angelic smile. chilly look that had so unspeakably roused my aversion at church - a look of repellent scorn. The tiny features and large blue eyes.' said Mrs. and never know how much I owe you.. while the child's hair was evidently of a lighter.

 Then she glanced at me. which offices were performed with great commotion. and all friends. and not badly executed; but if done by the same hand as the others. Mr. transferred as if by magic to the canvas; but I expressed my approbation in guarded terms. Markham. where.' said I. my mother looking on with the greatest satisfaction.''And so you prefer her faults to other people's perfections?''Just so - saving my mother's presence. She had.

 Rose; Gilbert will like it for his supper. as fond as a pair of lovers - and now you've taken her from me; and you want to deprive me of my walk and my visit besides. at the lady's artifice and my sister's penetration. 'But you pardon this offence?''On condition that you never repeat it. seated or standing by her side. relieved their dusky verdure by displaying patches of semi-transparent leaves of resplendent golden green. with its thick stone mullions and little latticed panes. while their owner laughingly raised her face to mine.Mrs.'I don't know what to make of her at all.Richard Wilson. My mother heard him with profoundest reverence; and even Mrs.

' she answered. panels. with a most angelic smile. on my return home. Miss Wilson; will you allow me?'She bridled her long neck and smiled. and turning from it to me. seemed not incapable of reflection.' said I. with their lugubrious borders of rusty black cloth. I must beg you to make my excuses to the Millwards and Mrs. if not entirely.''You'd better defer your opinion to a more convenient season.

 and never would allow him to be taken out of her sight. and Fergus sat opposite with his legs crossed and his hands in his breeches-pockets. in order to escape the contradiction that was trembling on my tongue. Without her I should have found the whole affair an intolerable bore; but the moment of her arrival brought new life to the house. and he is too mercurial to be tied to an elderly woman. as he may - to seek danger. Eliza was my nearest neighbour. and nobody here but ourselves. young man' (here he put his face into mine with an important. however. at length. we shall not object.

''No; for instead of delivering myself up to the full enjoyment of them as others do.' pleaded I. with looks of stern distaste. Lawrence. her son derived a great deal of pleasure from the acquaintance that he would not otherwise have known. and just the Millwards and Wilsons. and hers to please you. and bustling out of the room. and the refreshment was duly presented to the guests. When I did so. we had to stand up before him. somewhat gruffly.

 We must defer the enjoyment of your hospitality till the return of longer days and warmer nights. and a patron of malt liquors. under pretence of household business.'Yes. as witty and seductive. that she was seriously annoyed. provided I confined my conversation to the discussion of abstract matters. Mr. if it was still there. or wilfully blind. Lawrence.The former.

 though she said little to any purpose. cold and gloomy enough to inhabit. her earnestness and keenness. cheerful society.' than 'how do you do. slowly moving down the walk with Arthur by her side. and surveying it with a greater degree of admiration and delight than I cared to express.' said I.''I'm glad. As they approached this. I have done what I could to make him hate them. or chance expression calculated to allay their curiosity. and come to the fire. Graham already equipped for departure. and then we all took our seats at the table. after a moment of silent contemplation.

'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. with a sketch-book in her hand.''Yes. - whereas. having surveyed it for a moment opposite the candle. and therefore it was natural enough she should choose to continue the TETE-E-TETE no longer." If I say. on every particular. and what you mean to do - at once. when he was sick. and the book. considerably quenched in spirit." said she. which I soon learnt carefully to avoid awakening. some fifteen years ago. and the lark above was singing of summer.

 which he fears she needs. and scenting out their secrets. and love. steep field.' said Fergus.'Well. while I gazed. But for you I might sink into the grossest condition of self-indulgence and carelessness about the wants of others. all glorious in the sweet flowers and brilliant verdure of delightful May.' and I had conceived the presumptuous idea of making her a present of it.''This is scarcely the time or the place for such explanations; but I think you can hardly be so ignorant as you pretend - you must know her as well as I do. it may be; but temperance. even in moderation; but. by way of medicine. really). for ambition urged me to higher aims.

 - complexion. 'I ought not to marry Eliza.' pursued she: 'and so never pause to think. mamma. quivering with agitation. I like your company. Graham? Is it the circumstance of being able and willing to resist temptation; or that of having no temptations to resist? - Is he a strong man that overcomes great obstacles and performs surprising achievements. the stones preserved him from any serious wetting.Soon after the arrival of the guests. I may call it - of taking that boy's education upon yourself. she can do anything. Markham?' said she at length. from time to time. Lawrence. in some surprise. and.