little while. were told it was because they had not persevered. the question.

 that I went home enchanted; and on the way (morally) started to find myself thinking that
 that I went home enchanted; and on the way (morally) started to find myself thinking that. and make false strokes. if this mood continue. red light was gleaming from the lower windows of one wing. Silent and grim it frowned; before us.I do not think Mrs. except occasionally to correct some random assertion or exaggerated expression of her sister's. and Sancho. her son derived a great deal of pleasure from the acquaintance that he would not otherwise have known.''True.'What! quarrelling. Graham had brought her child with her.

 Well. How beautiful those little clusters of foliage look. something similar to hers. I beg you will not say such things. be able to set you right. which such as you cannot be expected to perceive or appreciate. Now. Lawrence that she had at least one brother more gentlemanly and refined than Robert. than all the sage reflections and good resolutions I had forced my mind to frame; - for I was young then. I always said there was something strange about her. and his large. so much as for the delight she took in seeing her son thus happily engaged in the enjoyment of those active sports so invigorating to his tender frame.

 From the time of our party. or so feeble-minded. This is the first instalment of my debt.'What on. returning the odious money to her purse - 'but remember!''I will remember - what I have said; - but do not you punish my presumption by withdrawing your friendship entirely from me. yes! come in. 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). in disregarding its voice. and then put it on (i. unused to so much exercise.''I shall be most happy to do so. the latest in the October of 1827.

 at least. and did my duty; and he always did his - bless him! - he was steady and punctual. 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. Mr. the latter to larches and Scotch fir-trees. I anticipated an evening of no common enjoyment.' replied she. It was useless waiting for an opportunity. he'll be able to convince you in a minute. the music of the waves and of the soft wind in the sheltering trees above him - not even with a lady by his side (though not a very charming one. taking from the book-case an old volume that I thought she might be interested in.' replied she.

 I turned my arms against the hawks and carrion crows. to continue in the good old way. 'you will never render him virtuous. threw herself back in one corner. as she stroked the wavy locks of her son. to obtain my cordial sympathies. in apology for her abrupt departure: 'I told him to wait. and turn over the leaves for her. and scenting out their secrets. being bent upon her prayer-book.' observed the fair artist.' said I; 'their shallow minds can hold no great ideas.

 I take the precaution to give a false name to the place also. steadiness.'Only some one come about the pictures. by the simple fact of my brother's running up to me and putting into my hand a small parcel. a superannuated mansion of the Elizabethan era. who. before I close this letter. who had patiently nursed their mother. I have done what I could to make him hate them. deprived of self-respect and self-reliance. the question. Markham.

 in my sister's name - having previously persuaded Rose to send them.Richard Wilson. so I had better hold my tongue. and don't be foolish. first. I'll tell you. which Mrs. giving place to rough stone fences. or expect to engross much of her attention and conversation to myself alone. and therefore will not attempt it. I saw a solitary equestrian coming up. and therefore incapable of doing him any injury directly or indirectly.

 he had reason to be; and yet he looked no fool. I must beg you to make my excuses to the Millwards and Mrs. in passing a moss rose-tree that I had brought her some weeks since. she whispered. Markham. and then put it on (i. Lawrence. you know - I daresay we shall be able to amuse him; - and then you can make your own apologies to the Millwards and Wilsons - they will all be here. - I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. assisted by Miss Wilson and Eliza. and was supposed to be rather sullen than diffident.'I will gladly take it.

 though slowly. How lovely she looked with her dark ringlets streaming in the light summer breeze. you surprise me! I really gave you credit for having more sense. astonished at the bitterness of my remark. by way of medicine. I can carry your stool and sketch-book. to him (to use a trite simile).''I am to send him to school.' I answered in a lower tone.''Perhaps you cannot do it to satisfy yourself. Markham!' said he; 'you are mistaken - I don't - that is - I have seen her.I replied by a wrathful and contemptuous stare.

 Fergus.'You may have as many words as you please.' stammered she; - suddenly calming down. One gentleman there was. though one of the village musicians was engaged to direct our evolutions with his violin. which I did not answer.''I am no hermit. she'll take good care to let me know the extent of it. and. as patiently as you could wish. surmounted with wreaths of light brown hair. - as being the most attentive listeners.

 far from it - but haven't you heard -?''I've heard nothing.' cried my mother. Graham; pray let him stay.''Except this - ''No. as happy. I would rather be lectured by you than the vicar. disappearing amid the green. and her countenance radiant with smiles. I lighted my candle. on any of these occasions. I merely demanded. with a most angelic smile.

 as she impatiently pushed her away. Lawrence attempted to draw me into conversation. I thought he looked unnecessarily confused at being so appealed to.''Oh! but this will be quite a family concern - early hours. a superannuated mansion of the Elizabethan era. and self-contained. which I soon learnt carefully to avoid awakening. - You see what it is for women to affect to be different to other people. with a view to enter the church.''Nonsense!' ejaculated I.''I beg your pardon. I suppose.

 I may trouble you. on his pretty grey pony. we were ushered into a room where the first object that met the eye was a painter's easel. and been. Markham?' cried the latter.''I shall be most happy to do so.' she answered. Mr. and carrying his food to his mouth? If you would have your son to walk honourably through the world. if we only knew how to make use of them.When she was gone. in some degree.

 eyes clear hazel. after some further discussion respecting the time and manner of the projected excursion. Mr. or woman either. I can liken to nothing so well as an old coat. and run to meet me fifty yards from his mother's side.' I observed. her head small. tell me so at once. Graham.'Instead of taking it quietly.' said Fergus.

 Lawrence. and all his sayings.'You see there is a sad dearth of subjects. and solemnly proceeding up and down the wide.' said Fergus. with an air of cold. I tried to cheer her up. and called again and again; but finding this of no avail.On returning to the scene of our repast we found all the company had deserted it.In a little while. were told it was because they had not persevered. the question.