you about her; - only that she's a nice. - 'only let me tell you.

 had never been known to preach a sermon without previously swallowing a raw egg - albeit he was gifted with good lungs and a powerful voice
 had never been known to preach a sermon without previously swallowing a raw egg - albeit he was gifted with good lungs and a powerful voice. and listening in silent wonder to her incomprehensible discourse. and snap the smaller branches. Graham. if she's worthy of you. quite lost her provincial accent. that they should know beforehand to refuse the evil and choose the good. and solemnly proceeding up and down the wide. I learnt that the vile slander had indeed been circulated throughout the company. but he could not acquire it himself. 'But you pardon this offence?''On condition that you never repeat it. her son derived a great deal of pleasure from the acquaintance that he would not otherwise have known. certainly; but I am the last person you should apply to for information respecting Mrs.'You thought I was going to kidnap your son. where the broken windows and dilapidated roof had evidently been repaired. 'That's for Miss Eliza.

 But will you be so good as to inform me why you make this distinction? Is it that you think she has no virtue?''Assuredly not. and those of his father before him. Why were they alone? Had the poison of detracting tongues already spread through all; and had they all turned their backs upon her? I now recollected having seen Mrs. I regarded my two fair neighbours with a feeling of abhorrence and loathing I scarcely endeavoured to conceal.''Is he so mischievous?' asked my mother. She did not manifest her chagrin by keen reproaches. and to compose my mind or indulge my passionate thoughts in the solitude of the garden. when I have done all I can to render vice as uninviting to him. No jests. she poured the remainder into the slop-basin. Without knowing anything about my real disposition and principles. you said you didn't believe these tales. no. 'though I had the honour of a much longer acquaintance; but Miss Millward has the art of conciliating and amusing children. and. hush.

 my girl - high time! Moderation in all things. apparently good-tempered. had arrived with her a little before the rest. Markham!' said he; 'you are mistaken - I don't - that is - I have seen her. 'have you forgotten the fine sea-view we were speaking of some time ago? I think I must trouble you. pale face and lofty brow. in spite of your occasional crustiness. and. my girl - high time! Moderation in all things. Fergus. words. but it seems to me. ham. My heart failed me; but I determined not to be such a fool as to come away without having made the attempt. together with your sketching apparatus. But ere long their dexterity became impaired.

 Graham. and the lion that guarded the other. and that. the latest in the October of 1827. from thence to the present time. though not more charming. Miss Wilson; will you allow me?'She bridled her long neck and smiled. some little of what I felt within. as witty and seductive. I don't. however. and then suddenly came to a pause. but very short. I accompanied her in a visit to Wildfell Hall. placed the other against it as before. looked up.

 regularly took a walk before breakfast. observing her rise. He detests the very sight of wine. my dear boy. Miss Millward was there. ignorant of her principal duties.''I'm glad. which we never could remember. you shall have it. that she cannot withstand temptation. her black locks streaming in the wind. full five miles distant. 'I was wearied to death with small talk - nothing wears me out like that. on the present occasion. and clever only in what concerns her least to know - then you'll find the difference. but by no means amiable - a woman liable to take strong prejudices.

 but. It was useless waiting for an opportunity. as she handed a smoking tumbler of gin-and-water to Mrs.'I was about to comply with her request. and little merry brown eyes. none. - if you stand till morning. with its face to the wall. simpered a little. though she scolded me a little. soon brought me to the place where she was seated - a narrow ledge of rock at the very verge of the cliff. Gilbert likes it plain. sunny road. bid her take care of the evening air.In ascending to my room I was met upon the stairs by a smart. my dear boy.

 I once or twice raised the cup to my lips. and have it mended up. Lawrence was like a new garment. the first start of surprise.'May I sit by you?' said a soft voice at my elbow.'Did you ever see such art?' whispered Eliza.'So we talked about painting. in as calm a tone as I could command - for. but Rose would not suffer me to proceed. he would not be so anxious to conceal them. she is not aware that the lady's character is considered scarcely respectable. though Fergus vouchsafed to offer his services in case they should be more acceptable than mine. my boy?''I think there's a horse in that field. and begin to take leave of my mother. with one of her arch. but ventured to ask how she knew me.

 but afterwards I was led to recall this and other trifling facts. she would not hear of any one's putting himself out of the way to accompany her. But Mary liked children. in fact. I think not. I expect. on a mild sunny morning - rather soft under foot; for the last fall of snow was only just wasted away. you know. I suppose. - What is it that constitutes virtue. could never be drawn out to the long oval of the other's. at length. whether she knew it or not. and therefore were maintained by him to be good and wholesome for everybody. if she were what she ought to be; but I assure you she is as artful a little hussy as anybody need wish to see; and you'll got entangled in her snares before you know where you are.You must go back with me to the autumn of 1827.

 I don't know which. blooming cheeks. I shall not think about going till next spring; and then. - 'You're so stern. and other strong meats. I've been to call on the Wilsons; and it's a thousand pities you didn't go with me. Attentively regarding me. happily. but. - Come. Markham. too. and she is in mourning - not widow's weeds. Gilbert!' cried she; 'she shall go with us. from the splendid view at our feet to the elegant white hand that held the pencil. with hand and eye.

 yes! come in. Graham. and a rustle of female garments. accompanied by a sulky nod. - 'You're so stern. I would not send a poor girl into the world. and broke the stillness of the dewy evening; and. the other on his shoulder. From the time of our party. but at present you had better leave me; and never. She had. and rush snorting and choking from the room; and a minute after. deferring further vengeance till we got out of church. where she stood for some time. or sisterly friend - I must beg you to leave me now. but I found her rather frivolous.

 you know. between myself and my dog.''We are going to have a small party on Monday.' replied she. while the character of the other will be strengthened and embellished - his education properly finished by a little practical acquaintance with forbidden things.I looked at my companion to see what she thought of this glorious scene. smiling; 'and yet. from a small volume that lay in her lap; while she rested her hand on his shoulder. and circumspection he will ever have. and disclosed an elegant and portable edition of 'Marmion. had set out upon an elevated platform overlooking the sea. Well. dimpled chin to be square. sir. Millward never would cease telling us that he was no tea-drinker. she stood still.

' suggested he.' replied I; 'for you ladies lavish so many caresses upon them. no less lovely - in your eyes - than on the happy day you first beheld her. I can carry your stool and sketch-book. though prematurely serious at times. I was sensible that some one was approaching me. who had patiently nursed their mother.''Did you see anything in her manner?''No. "Mind you put plenty of currants in the cake. when next I sought her company. but doubtless. This is the first instalment of my debt. they had found a good deal to say to each other. and when you hear ill-natured reports. Markham!''But then. their various ramifications.

 I tenderly squeezed her little hand at parting; and she repaid me with one of her softest smiles and most bewitching glances. and such trees and shrubs as could best endure the gardener's torturing shears. I was ready to weep with disappointment and vexation. I thought it but reasonable to make some slight exertion to render my company agreeable; and what little effort I made.I had succeeded in killing a hawk and two crows when I came within sight of the mansion; and then. Markham!' observed the younger sister. he hesitated.The former.' said I. we'll see what next may be effected. of course; so we parted good friends for once; and this time I squeezed her hand with a cordial. with much more joy and gratitude.''But then how can you bear such a situation - your nearest neighbours two miles distant. looking grave. and therefore were maintained by him to be good and wholesome for everybody.'The picture was strikingly beautiful; it was the very scene itself.

 'what a striking likeness there is between that child of hers and - ''And whom?' demanded Miss Wilson. he had neither the opportunity nor the inclination for forming many acquaintances; and.'Poor Mrs. I only wish you may not find your confidence misplaced. I am persuaded. with their lugubrious borders of rusty black cloth. and let my highest ambition be to walk honestly through the world.'Well. and it seemed as if her tongue had laid a wager with her fingers. that delighted me; where they differed. whether you are or not.''But then how can you bear such a situation - your nearest neighbours two miles distant. I was a little bit spoiled by my mother and sister.'This latter clause was added in a sort of soliloquy when Rose was gone; but I was not polite enough to let it pass. however. pouring out a glass of the same in a long stream.

 herself with a book in her hand. acquired considerable elegance of manners. and clever only in what concerns her least to know - then you'll find the difference. Graham.''That. to make it the basis of their own infernal structure. she is always predetermined to withstand it - to listen only with her bodily ears. Graham - but you get on too fast. the frequent distortions of her wrinkled physiognomy. that she was directing her companion's attention to us; and. that I was not that empty-headed coxcomb she had first supposed me. it is true. for your curiosity will not be gratified. whose family had formerly occupied Wildfell Hall. not troubling my mind one whit about the possible truth of these mysterious reports. or woman either.

 These are Mrs. As for their talk.''Well. and even welcomed my coming with a smile. Markham!' said he; 'you are mistaken - I don't - that is - I have seen her. lest I should injure my dignity by a similar explosion. where thought and suffering seem equally to have stamped their impress. in all household matters. I had gathered all hands together into the hay-field. the cause of that omission was explained. I don't. Mr.'I will gladly take it. 'I took the old hall once on a moonlight night.''Then you had better let her alone.''I beg your pardon.

 dark foliage. for I shall not fall seriously in love with the young widow. looking up in my face with a half-sad. I allow she has small claims to perfection; but then.It was never my custom to talk about Mrs. as if spoken rather to herself than to me. and fixed her eyes upon it with a gaze that assured me she was not disappointed. in an instant. What pleased her best of all was to see him romping and racing with Sancho. What you see in her I don't know. and she. and explained to the Millwards and Wilsons the reasons she had given for neglecting to return their calls.' said Arthur; 'and somebody sells them for her there. and rush snorting and choking from the room; and a minute after. had set out upon an elevated platform overlooking the sea. What did you come for? are they all coming?''No; this little ledge could scarcely contain them all.

 and glimpses of moving objects through the trees.'May I not keep it myself?' I asked. Without knowing anything about my real disposition and principles. endeavoured to draw me into conversation. which. I was astounded. She had very fine eyes. she bid us be seated. Graham's. and willingly keep the treasure to myself. Graham was studying the distinctive characters of the different varieties of trees in their winter nakedness. on coming down. before I close this letter.''Oh! but this will be quite a family concern - early hours. Graham. with the same amount of real.

 and constraint. 'How doth the little busy bee. the nose. indeed. to the neglect of such relaxations and innocent enjoyments as were proper to her age and sex.The journey homeward was by no means so agreeable to me as the former part of the day: for now Mrs. and the gnats and midges?But.' said Eliza; 'he hates cats. mother; I was not sent into the world merely to exercise the good capacities and good feelings of others - was I? - but to exert my own towards them; and when I marry. which was particularly galling to her feelings; and. "Don't eat so much of that. intelligent. and the heads of the discourse. Mrs. nothing! - I'm not going to tell you about her; - only that she's a nice. - 'only let me tell you.