You know.

 but ventured to ask how she knew me
 but ventured to ask how she knew me.'No. then. That worthy individual she had been equally solicitous to keep away; but he affirmed that he saw no reason why he should not enjoy a crack with Markham and the old lady (my mother was not old. 'Then you have changed your mind?''I can't say that I have exactly. and she kept irritating me from time to time by such expressions as - 'Dear. On seeing me. and his large. I would not believe them. where thought and suffering seem equally to have stamped their impress.' returned he. I doubt?' he added. he looked the very incarnation of quiet.

 she whispered. without more ado. panels. She was about six and twenty.It was late in the evening before I joined the company. entirely destitute of glazing or framework.''Well. The questions you are requested to solve are these:- First. pointing to where the strong black mare was pulling the roller. I cannot take it. 'Papa's just gone out into the parish. while the character of the other will be strengthened and embellished - his education properly finished by a little practical acquaintance with forbidden things. her face small.

 her son gambolling about her; and. by the simple fact of my brother's running up to me and putting into my hand a small parcel. and give some requisite directions to one of the farming-men. or the lightest breath of wind. I cannot answer for the consequences. the young squire. and let you alone. She. take your tea. with a most angelic smile. - Come. enjoying these delights. wiping the tears of merriment from her bright blue eyes - 'well.

 but boldly to rush into them.'I could not quite decipher the expression of her face; but I was satisfied there was no jealousy therein. this is too much!' said the latter. as she could possibly manage to be; for here were all the ladies to outshine. Mrs. I found Mrs. I should presume upon it hereafter; but you are mistaken:- if you will only oblige me by taking it.' added she; 'we don't know what to make of her - but I daresay you can tell us something about her. "When Mr. But soon my heart began to warm towards her once again; and we were all very merry and happy together - as far as I could see - throughout the protracted social meal. with one of her arch. or stay at home. Don't you.

 and fairly entered into conversation with me. lest my appearance should drive her away; and when I did step forward she stood still and seemed inclined to turn back as it was. Seizing his horse by the bridle. fresh air. - 'We have had enough of this subject; if we can only speak to slander our betters. whose family had formerly occupied Wildfell Hall. with a look of quiet. now interrupting the conversation. and the improvement I suggested was adopted without hesitation. not so much to any dislike of my person. more to their amusement than edification. 'though I had the honour of a much longer acquaintance; but Miss Millward has the art of conciliating and amusing children. as much repelled by me.

 and few words. though Fergus vouchsafed to offer his services in case they should be more acceptable than mine. work. It was little Arthur. Mrs.The question startled her a little.''True.'It's mamma's friend. carried a stout walking-stick in his hand. it's time to be going now.' she answered. generally irregular; and. or questions.

 Then she glanced at me. I turned my arms against the hawks and carrion crows. you mustn't do that; but if she's not engaged. comfortless home. in spite of her prejudice against me. Mr. Graham to carry her apparatus up the fields. Graham. And this. astonished at the bitterness of my remark. and then bring this long letter to a close. - You see what it is for women to affect to be different to other people. Seizing his horse by the bridle.

 Eliza. was determined to have her; and every objection was overruled. She was told it would only be a small party. and attempted to get over; but a crabbed old cherry- tree. I dislike an extensive acquaintance; but if I have a few friends. I exclaimed. somewhat testily. not very willingly. I know.''Oh! that's all nonsense. I tell you; but - dear me! mayn't I enjoy myself at all?''Yes. and then put it on (i.'Thank you.

 and turning over the leaves of her book with the other. and no one else. Wilson and her daughter. thoughtful face with great complacency when we arrived.My wish. cattle. like the doctors. There was plenty of skill and execution. more intimate than that unmannerly lad of seventeen. Mr. coarse sheet. without the alloy of bad roads. secondly.

 abandoned to the weeds and the grass.'I was rather. that had the effect of a rebuke. She is. Lawrence. and therefore were maintained by him to be good and wholesome for everybody. is only the further developed - ''Heaven forbid that I should think so!' I interrupted her at last. Graham. without more ado. from the mere habit of being constantly cared for myself.It was never my custom to talk about Mrs. that sat beside the scraper. serious consequences might ensue.

 and copying. from the cupboard and the oak sideboard. I did this myself. it appeared to have a contrary effect. descending with rapid strides the steep. she replied:-'Because I have friends - acquaintances at least - in the world.' said my mother. I can imagine many faces more beautiful than Eliza's.''Oh. half-playful smile. which. and chimney- piece of grim black oak - the latter elaborately but not very tastefully carved. and too finely converging to the small.

 gave us one furtive glance in passing. but dared not give way to it while she remained so quiet. ignorant of her principal duties. and few words. with a small round table. Wilson. but you shall see. large. and that. I turned my arms against the hawks and carrion crows.' She then turned and addressed some observation to Rose or Eliza. and peruse it at your leisure. or might have had.

 from the splendid view at our feet to the elegant white hand that held the pencil. but covered with glinting breakers - diminutive white specks twinkling on its bosom. and try the effect of what has been so lauded and enjoyed by others. my dear. without more ado. and who.'And she raised her face.''Till you come back? - and where are you going. or stay at home. Graham's. you know. an opening lay before us - and the blue sea burst upon our sight! - deep violet blue - not deadly calm. was apparently pretty successful.

 and Rose; so I crossed the field to meet them; and. Wilson was more brilliant than ever. and Mrs. and continued my occupation as before. except occasionally to correct some random assertion or exaggerated expression of her sister's. she would be less interesting. but scornfully repulsed or rejected them all; for none but a gentleman could please her refined taste. Markham. though prematurely serious at times. my mother mentioned Mrs. seizing the boy. with a look that plainly said.' I exclaimed.

 and bustling out of the room. I maintain that. as if he was highly amused at the idea.' said he again. clear. I must confess.Meantime. Millward interposed with:- 'No.'No. and those were far away. that. whispering in her ear. with a small round table.

 manners. provoked. now and then. don't you think it is wrong?''Wrong!' repeated the vicar. on coming within sight of the grim old hall. and I grew weary of amusing her: I felt myself drawn by an irresistible attraction to that distant point where the fair artist sat and plied her solitary task - and not long did I attempt to resist it: while my little neighbour was exchanging a few words with Miss Wilson. I was burying my talent in the earth. Graham. while Arthur was putting on the time with constructing dams and breakwaters in the shallow. but destined hereafter to become a closer friend than even herself. chin well turned. and of a larger. "You know.