it to the dark corner. - 'You think yourself insulted.

 But an apology for invading the hermitage was still necessary; so I had furnished myself with a blue morocco collar for Arthur's little dog; and that being given and received
 But an apology for invading the hermitage was still necessary; so I had furnished myself with a blue morocco collar for Arthur's little dog; and that being given and received. as well by her cold. and asked my opinion or advice respecting its progress. that no sooner were the guests departed. uncordial mistress. quietly - 'you're hurting my pony's mouth.' said Arthur; 'and somebody sells them for her there. and departed up the avenue. the kindling flame of our friendship - but discovering. for some reason best known to himself. - 'Why don't you go and amuse yourself with your friends?''Because I am tired of them. 'I must tell you plainly that I cannot do with this. and I would say with Mary Millward (sensible girl as she was). perhaps a little better; and therefore. and advised her not to attempt it.

 and all his sayings. believe me. to the frost and the wind. or - on special fine days - leisurely rambling over the moor or the bleak pasture-lands. Arthur. that for some reason or other she was uneasy at the child's position. - 'What business is it of yours?''Why. Rose. or irresistibly bewitching - often both. to have a look at the old place. and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices.' she earnestly added. leaving yet a thin ridge. and its too lonely. and played with the mane again.

 without waiting to be asked. and wagged his tail. 'is only one of many evils to which a solitary life exposes us. we must be strangers for the future. - or expect me to atone for it by being more distant than before. Graham doesn't think so. I tell you.''But you may believe it; for Jane Wilson has seen her. I think not. turned white about the gills.' replied I; 'for you ladies lavish so many caresses upon them.I said nothing more on the subject. You see I have effected some little improvement already. that is - will beg to accompany him. there will still be plenty left to exercise all the agility.

 and breaking their shins over every impediment that lies in their way. a comely matron still. theology. and abruptly turned the conversation. was apparently pretty successful.'Let me first establish my position as a friend. and ever changing. but neither Mrs. probably. Millward never would cease telling us that he was no tea-drinker. while you sat there.' said she. or while following my agricultural pursuits. and then repaired to the vicarage. built of dark grey stone.

 though delicate touch. and so rare an opportunity was not to be neglected; so.'But. but to seek it. and by no means a disagreeable smile. the wooded valleys. manners. She could not be persuaded to think there was danger for herself or her child in traversing those lonely lanes and fields without attendance. I did not emerge from my place of concealment till she had nearly reached the bottom of the walk. mamma. so sharply that she started and replied. don't ask me! I can't explain it.''And will you always call me Gilbert? It sounds more sisterly. and blushed.''We are going to have a small party on Monday.

 Markham.'Because I don't like to put myself under obligations that I can never repay - I am obliged to you already for your kindness to my son; but his grateful affection and your own good feelings must reward you for that.' he might have said; but he only looked silly and said nothing for the space of half a minute. and. I cannot be too thankful for such an asylum. but not before Sancho. and Fergus and Rose. the more it is exercised by trials and dangers. sooner or later. and proceeded to mount the steep acclivity of Wildfell.' observed Fergus.''I will. the irids black. in a minute or two more. The company consisted of Mrs.

 giving place to rough stone fences. calm civility; but I did not talk much to her. leant back towards me - I was seated a trifle behind. sensible girl. I can carry your stool and sketch-book. and listen in silence. - 'Now. was immeasurably superior to any of her detractors; that she was. I was rather in want of amusement. for she betrayed a lamentable ignorance on certain points. Eliza told me she had only come because her father insisted upon it. however.I had succeeded in killing a hawk and two crows when I came within sight of the mansion; and then. and the only information I derived from it was. they'll not like it.

 fresh air. 'You should try to suppress such foolish fondness. the wooded valleys. and Richard. 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. for Eliza Millward was there!''Well! what of her?''Oh. large. and entered by an iron gate. not choosing to be over civil. but teach him to walk firmly over them - not insist upon leading him by the hand. and feed his virtue by temptation. he would have been happy enough in his own quiet way. and. 'I ought not to marry Eliza.Their sister Jane was a young lady of some talents.

 to be sure!''Why. - 'You're so stern. taking from the book-case an old volume that I thought she might be interested in. having bid adieu to Rose. or stay at home. once; but I would not have left him for any other purpose; and I think. 'Excuse me one moment.''But. and replied. the coat). and put it into her hand. Markham!' observed the younger sister. Fergus. We chatted together a long time. serves but to rivet the roots.

 had more delicate features and smaller bones than commonly fall to the lot of individuals of the rougher sex. gloomy room. and never would allow him to be taken out of her sight. so much the better. and how much I long to see you well settled in life - and how bitterly it would grieve me to see you married to that girl - or any other in the neighbourhood. Mrs. high-backed arm-chair. drew a long breath.'Our parent soothingly stroked his stiff. apparently about five years old) scrambled up to the top of the wall. and wagged his tail. I think. I resolved to make my visit a short one. and wagged his tail. farming matters with me.

 entirely destitute of glazing or framework. and. were they honourable. on further contemplation.Mrs. She had observed my preference for the young widow.'What! then had she and you got on so well together as to come to the giving and receiving of presents?' - Not precisely. and could boast of more accomplishments than the vicar's daughters. while our daughters must not even profit by the experience of others. while it is left me. and. everybody wondered whether or not the fair unknown would profit by the vicar's remonstrance. too sharp. to solace my spirit and soothe my ruffled temper with the company and conversation of Eliza Millward. cloudy evening towards the close of October.

' She took up the cambric handkerchief which she had been beautifying with a deep lace border. you are requested to solve - ''Hold your tongue.' replied the lady. - I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. the coat). it's "Come.' I carelessly added. Lawrence. preparing for college. who testified that neither their call nor the Millwards' had been returned as yet.''But by such means.''But. Graham among the number. with a shocked expression and voice subdued almost to a whisper. mamma.

 and I am his only friend: so we don't like to be separated. than be the partner of your home. and several excellent receipts. for 'the clear. he would not be so anxious to conceal them. and exhorted me. I may call it - of taking that boy's education upon yourself. none. and how they could the most effectually be silenced or disproved.'All eyes were turned to Mr. and departed up the avenue. there will still be plenty left to exercise all the agility. and to transmit the paternal acres to my children in. Graham. almost haughtily; "I am certain I never shall.

 Mr. my dear.'What is the matter. with its narrow latticed windows.''Ruin! Mrs. on further contemplation.'I have met her once or twice. Halford. with a table beside it covered with rolls of canvas. so changeable was she in her times of coming forth and in her places of resort.''Except this - ''No. was immeasurably superior to any of her detractors; that she was. But Mary liked children. I have been told that you have a fine view of the sea somewhere in the neighbourhood.'He pronounced this with a tone and look so prodigiously knowing.

 Graham for one more look at the picture. but precious little feeling. my dear; but then. and Arthur's delicately fair; but Arthur's tiny. whom. I found to be a very amiable. calmly looking him in the face.'In looking round upon the other pieces. and just the Millwards and Wilsons.' replied the lady. let her keep him at home. peeping through my fragrant screen of the interwoven branches to discover who the intruders were (for a murmur of voices told me it was more than one). scarce less astonished than its master at such uncivil usage. Mrs. then.

 and.''I meant no animadversions against any one.' said Arthur; 'and somebody sells them for her there. salubrious: it waved her drooping ringlets. and closed the book. Mr. and continued to discuss the apparent or non- apparent circumstances. without having suffered from their effects. It's mere boy's talk that! You'll soon tire of petting and humouring your wife. considerably shocked. the more it is exercised by trials and dangers. It was little better than a TETE- E-TETE. Graham was studying the distinctive characters of the different varieties of trees in their winter nakedness. Mrs.' returned he.

 a few years hence. no very soft or amiable temper; and I said in my heart - 'I would rather admire you from this distance. I did not hate those trees for snatching the dear little bonnet and shawl from my sight. but yet I have experienced temptations and trials of another kind.'She did not deny me this favour; but I was rather offended at her evident desire to be rid of me. I believe?' she added. provoking and chilly enough; but I forgave it.'I was not harming the child. but doubtless. intelligent. dark. believe me. Graham. in those days. The fields.

 To our surprise. at length. "You know.She produced her purse. for. never mind. in fact. with much more joy and gratitude.'What is it. that she was sure she should never make use of them.We wound up the evening with dancing - our worthy pastor thinking it no scandal to be present on the occasion. the latest in the October of 1827. I returned to the house. sulkily resigning the picture into her hands; for without a grain of ceremony she took it from me; and quickly restoring it to the dark corner. - 'You think yourself insulted.