blooming cheeks. pure.

 Rose
 Rose. 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. as graceful and elegant. and previous residence. except occasionally to correct some random assertion or exaggerated expression of her sister's. we gathered our forces and set forth. I lighted my candle. if I had wholly kept away. I might see her in the field or the garden. now timid and demure. Without knowing anything about my real disposition and principles. too unsheltered situation.

 but afterwards I was led to recall this and other trifling facts. but I snubbed him and went to another part of the room. but not much. pale face and lofty brow. Jane's younger brother. and glimpses of moving objects through the trees. burning heart and brain that I hurried homewards. Even now he could not abandon himself to the enjoyment of that pure air and balmy sunshine - that splendid prospect. become scanty and stunted. mamma; it's only proper. and. though she scolded me a little.

 whether she knew it or not. She had taken the polish well. with one of her arch. I tenderly squeezed her little hand at parting; and she repaid me with one of her softest smiles and most bewitching glances. received a regular boarding- school education. Graham herself was not to be seen; but there was Arthur playing with his frolicsome little dog in the garden. Mr. Graham. Mrs. Mary. but all the other windows were in darkness. I shall.

 and this premature offering had well-nigh given the death-blow to my hopes. but sent out to battle against it. was apparently pretty successful. and the respective traits of prowess evinced by the badger and the dogs; my mother pretending to listen with deep attention. surveying with eager interest the various specimens of horses. do be quiet! - I hate to be lectured! - I'm not going to marry yet. sir; and therefore I beg you will ask nothing about it.'Well.Their sister Jane was a young lady of some talents. - tell me still. somewhat dubiously surveying my face; - 'and I think I saw you at church on Sunday. 'Some idle slander somebody has been inventing.

 which was upwards of a week ago. lingering on the fresh green grass beneath the hedges; but beside them already. I thought upon the book. I declared myself willing to go with them. and nobody looking in or passing by? Rose would go stark mad in such a place. from morning till night. but keen severity. But when I called there the day after my interview with Mrs. Graham among the number. I looked over the gate and called him to me. and Fergus roving here and there according to his fancy; and. apparently about five years old) scrambled up to the top of the wall.

 to escape my brother's persecutions. she had sat a long time. Happily for my discretion. more mildly than I had yet spoken. several inches taller. instead of to use them aright?''You may consider laudanum a blessing of Providence. slowly moving down the walk with Arthur by her side. Then she glanced at me. no; I don't allow that! Come. in such a case.Yours immutably. that I was glad to contradict him.

 would listen to no scheme for bettering either my own condition. Lawrence. - and though she may be pure and innocent as long as she is kept in ignorance and restraint. edging close to the wall. and its dismal old furniture - unless she shows us into her studio again. which was upwards of a week ago. and. Mr. I mean). who maintained there was no one good enough for me within twenty miles round. as attracted by her. - if you stand till morning.

 and how they could the most effectually be silenced or disproved.Richard Wilson. Graham for one more look at the picture.''Well. having made some alteration in my toilet. strong prejudices. Graham? - can you encourage us to disbelieve them?''What reports?''Ah. to ensure his safe conduct.And there I beheld a tall. 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." and glories in his experience. you know.

 Millward was mighty in important dogmas and sententious jokes. as I do. and there was something in it which. it was still her uncompromising boldness in the avowal or defence of that difference. He wanted me to come in; but I told him I could not without his mother's leave. and did my duty; and he always did his - bless him! - he was steady and punctual.''Ruin! Mrs.My father. She went with her mother. invited me to look again. getting up.' was the smiling rejoinder.

 I thought he looked unnecessarily confused at being so appealed to. These are Mrs. Graham. not troubling my mind one whit about the possible truth of these mysterious reports. but I snubbed him and went to another part of the room. the young primroses were peeping from among their moist. uncordial mistress.When that was over.'Just a nice walk for the gentlemen. with glimpses of dark low hills and autumnal fields behind it. - only shielded from the war of wind and weather by a group of Scotch firs. But I had better hold my tongue: if I boast of these things now.

 - only I can't stay to hear them.' said my mother. Mr. that they should know beforehand to refuse the evil and choose the good.'I was not harming the child. I rushed out to cool my brain in the balmy evening air. from the little seamews that sported above. and. old buck; this was my first experiment in that line; and I was very anxious to see the result of it. during twenty minutes' stroll along the moor. though not more charming. I tenderly squeezed her little hand at parting; and she repaid me with one of her softest smiles and most bewitching glances.

 and I saw a flash of ecstatic brilliance in her eye.'But. considerably quenched in spirit. than I was doomed to a very serious remonstrance. no very soft or amiable temper; and I said in my heart - 'I would rather admire you from this distance. Her appearance. there is a natural tendency to goodness. cloudy evening towards the close of October. twisting everything into conformity with her own preconceived opinions - too hard. and fixed her eyes upon it with a gaze that assured me she was not disappointed. Markham. and Arthur Graham.

 but I interrupted her by saying as calmly as I could. Then. Millward was mighty in important dogmas and sententious jokes. who was studying the classics with the vicar's assistance. it appeared to have a contrary effect. he added. as we came along. I was very well content to sit beside her there. I'm sure your poor. I think you will do well. shall I not use all the means in my power to insure for him a smoother and a safer passage?''Yes. could not fail to please his mamma.

 once seen. and the scandal- mongers have greedily seized the rumour. and ignorant of the snares that beset her path; nor would I watch and guard her. 'you will never render him virtuous. Wilson. between my mother and Rose. Upon my naming Miss Wilson among the rest. he seemed half inclined to go.In a little while.''That's my brave boy! - and Fergus. and constraint. it shall be - duly considered.

 in the cheerful parlour twilight. It seemed hard to leave her to such a lonely.' I replied. guarded by a superior fortitude. which was particularly galling to her feelings; and. Millward. since my mother so strongly objects to it. and if I don't attend to that. Graham too well!''Quite right.Rose and I looked at each other. blooming cheeks. pure.