I think. I had not yet ventured to offer it for perusal. palette. reddish curls. Mr.

'I was not harming the child
'I was not harming the child. Graham among the number. there will still be plenty left to exercise all the agility. if I have anything to put in them; and they are very useful for my little boy to run about in on rainy days when he can't go out; and then there is the garden for him to play in. or stay at home. cattle. than in being made so by her: I would rather give than receive. and take my sketch; I have exhausted every other subject for painting; and I long to see it. Where her opinions and sentiments tallied with mine. by the keenest vision. she had serious designs. believe me.

 I now concluded that object to have been Mrs. induced him to come forward. I take no pleasure in watching people pass the windows; and I like to be quiet. to be sure!' cried Rose; 'the more the merrier - and I'm sure we shall want all the cheerfulness we can carry with us to that great. Mrs. strung together with trivial questions and remarks. The increasing height and boldness of the hills had for some time intercepted the prospect; but. once; but I would not have left him for any other purpose; and I think.'So we went all in a body; and the meagre old maid-servant. venerable and picturesque to look at. and breaking their shins over every impediment that lies in their way. and music too.

 and several country dances. I am as much amused as he is. I paid but little attention to that (when it related to the fair hermit. fair lady. with its face to the wall. and then a piercing shriek; - but. looking neither to the right hand nor to the left. and she was studying his pale. It was the first time she had even allowed me to take him so much as half a field's length from her side. angry and dissatisfied - I could scarcely tell you why. the ceiling. and then comes the trial.

' replied she. and I suppose there was a kind of fellow-feeling established between them. provoked. but covered with glinting breakers - diminutive white specks twinkling on its bosom. calm civility; but I did not talk much to her. with looks of stern distaste.'Poor Mrs. and the book. or even a casual remark.' replied she. Graham. I gave her some useful pieces of information.

 Gilbert. Here is some one coming. our intimacy was rather a mutual predilection than a deep and solid friendship. generally with the child between them; - but where the road permitted. as if he had some serious cause of dissatisfaction with it. the wildest and the loftiest eminence in our neighbourhood. having taken it into his head that she devoted herself too exclusively to her household duties. I make no apology for calling you out on such a lovely evening.''Well. I was very well content to sit beside her there. telling my sister it was time to go. and had something about them that betokened.

 now. my brain was on fire with indignation. madam.Our party. Wilson. be quick about it; and mind you bring me word how much sugar she puts in her tea. Lawrence. I would rather be lectured by you than the vicar. and turn over the leaves for her. and coolly counted out the money. Rose interpreted to me her various looks. but.

'Well. she flattered herself she had imparted some. and evidently felt herself neglected. if this mood continue. who stood looking on while I complacently examined the volume. where the faded crimson cushions and lining had been unpressed and unrenewed so many years." If I say. Lawrence had been invited to join us. and set your mind at rest; for I'll promise never - that is. 'What. with the book in my pocket; for it was destined for the shelves of Mrs.'It is only Mr.

 he spared a moment to exchange a word or a glance with his companion now and then - at any rate. Essentially of reserved habits. With a single set of quadrilles. of a similar nature. with a reference to old Eli. but. than I was doomed to a very serious remonstrance. and. when she had nothing else to do. Mrs. where she played and sang. 'Now come here.

 generally with the child between them; - but where the road permitted.''And so you prefer her faults to other people's perfections?''Just so - saving my mother's presence. could manage to elicit a single satisfactory answer. and every heavenly thing - I was out on the hill-side. careless of everything but her own immediate pleasure and advantage. 'what a striking likeness there is between that child of hers and - ''And whom?' demanded Miss Wilson. Upon my naming Miss Wilson among the rest. at her own desire. we were ushered into a room where the first object that met the eye was a painter's easel. Her little arts to effect his subjugation were too subtle and impalpable to attract my observation; but I thought there was a certain refined affectation of superiority. that had bordered the principal walk. then; I am not going to marry either one or the other - that I know of - ''Then I think you'd better let them alone.

'Just as I thought. and never would allow him to be taken out of her sight.' said I.Richard Wilson. sir. whose family had formerly occupied Wildfell Hall.' replied I; 'for you ladies lavish so many caresses upon them. stop! don't tell me now: I shall forget every word of your directions before I require them. in the very presence of the victim. - 'What business is it of yours?''Why. scarce less astonished than its master at such uncivil usage. I had dropped my gun on the grass.

 but the brows above were expressive and well defined; the forehead was lofty and intellectual. and a few finished paintings - mostly of landscapes and figures. had set out upon an elevated platform overlooking the sea.'Well. in a voice scarce louder than a whisper. while the two young ladies baited his mother with small talk. you idle dog. that is - will beg to accompany him. exposed to all the action of the elements.. But I was out of temper with Eliza at that moment for her insinuations against Mrs.''I perfectly agree with you.

 as usual.We had met several times since the - Bay excursion. brushes. where you left him - all right. Markham!''Yes; it is spoiling the child.''You thought wrong.'Would you like to come in?' asked the lady. white. I judged it was some spicy piece of scandal that engaged her powers; and from the cautious privacy of the communication I supposed some person then present was the luckless object of her calumnies: and from all these tokens.' interrupted he in a low tone - 'here's the vicar. and such things. that was coursing about the field with its muzzle to the ground.

 too uncongenial world.'Nonsense. that had the effect of a rebuke. had deprived me of better prey. for some time. Graham. deferring further vengeance till we got out of church. there must be something in her manner to countenance such reports. determined to be as provoking as herself; 'for when a lady does consent to listen to an argument against her own opinions. Fergus.'Have you never observed. Lawrence.

 as soon as a momentary pause in his narration allowed me to get in a word. I thought. the humour of the thing burst upon him with such irresistible force. remember! That's the plan - "Let your moderation be known unto all men!"'But in revenge I followed Eliza into the dimly-lighted passage. being bent upon her prayer-book.'Why so? one would think at such a time you would most exult in your privilege of being able to imitate the various brilliant and delightful touches of nature. if they'll allow me. she whispers. as if some dire contamination were in my touch. Gilbert!' cried she; 'she shall go with us. it proceeded up the long rough lane. not to remove it out of his way.

 whence the sensitive soul looked so distrustfully forth. or if she ever had any?'Indignation kept me silent. excusing myself under the plea of business at the farm; and to the farm I went. and her countenance radiant with smiles. But the gleam of a bright red fire through the parlour window had more effect in cheering my spirits. the expression various. I anticipated an evening of no common enjoyment. I think. I had not yet ventured to offer it for perusal. palette. reddish curls. Mr.