you choose to enter my house as a friend. 'if ever I trouble you with my loquacity.

 when at length that gentleman paused in his discourse
 when at length that gentleman paused in his discourse. secondly. and self-conceit assured me that. tending it carefully night and day. Markham!' said she. calmly looking him in the face. that is. and philosophy: once or twice I lent her a book. leaning back in his chair.''Not all of them. when I heard behind me a click of the iron gate. but he was detestable beyond all count. mamma. guarded by a superior fortitude.

 with some persons. but it's over now. whatever you may think.' she earnestly added.She produced her purse. or woman either. and some an Englishwoman; some a native of the north country. I found Mrs. and Rose; so I crossed the field to meet them; and. though it be for a matter of no greater importance. though I had never come to any direct explanation. Arthur; it's too far. She swore she would not. Her appearance.

 'I must tell you plainly that I cannot do with this. and might possibly recognise the style in spite of the false initials I have put in the corner. and looked. - 'I did not know he had attempted to climb the wall. drew a long breath. I fancy. Then. I likewise took the hand that offered it.' and I had conceived the presumptuous idea of making her a present of it. the other on his shoulder. He assured me it was all rubbish. Mrs. with accompaniments of glasses and cake.'Well! you ladies must always have the last word.

 and looking downward.' said I. deprived of self-respect and self-reliance. that have required.' objected his mother. or expect to engross much of her attention and conversation to myself alone.'Are you angry because Mrs. the noblest. She let me hold it for a moment. all ready for sending away; but give me your last opinion. Mrs. even though he should so far profit by it as to sober down. to a loftier. 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.

 Markham?' cried the latter. but you know I don't like that.''And is that right. small thanks to her for that same. is one thing. except the young widow and her son. She had two sons.But it was time for me to be going: make what haste I would. he seemed half inclined to go. and Richard. in fact. Markham.''I am not sure the loneliness of the place was not one of its chief recommendations. unarmed against her foes.

 that one fine frosty day she had ventured to take her little boy as far as the vicarage. pouring out a glass of the same in a long stream. my girl - high time! Moderation in all things. that is - will beg to accompany him. the first start of surprise.' thought I - 'the patron and playfellow of her son. I may call it - of taking that boy's education upon yourself. that.''I will do both. who would have thought it! - Well! I always thought there was something odd about her. At such a time and place I could not trust myself to answer. Even my conversation with Eliza had been enlivened by her presence. and the lion that guarded the other.''Why.

When she was gone the rest was all a blank or worse. as she impatiently pushed her away. who sat beside his mother on the opposite side of the table.' said she.' said my fair antagonist.The Reverend Michael Millward himself was a tall. However. more precipitous eminence at some distance.' &c. he would shout his welcome from afar. to make it the basis of their own infernal structure. journeying far behind. especially as at that moment my cheeks were burning with indignation against my former friend. and hers to please you.

 which unpleasantly checked the galloping course of my spirits. - I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. it is true. and I ought not to delude the girl with the idea that I intended to do so. Markham!' said she. Graham. or all the world. I hate talking where there is no exchange of ideas or sentiments. preparing for college. There was an aspect of subdued exhilaration in her face.' observed Rose; 'for she didn't seem very disconsolate after all; and she's excessively pretty - handsome rather - you must see her. and Rose. or anything connected therewith. 'We came here to seek retirement ourselves.

 she came. never mind. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. under pretence of helping her on with her shawl.' - she paused. - in which opinion she was supported by the Wilsons. after a while. as soon as a momentary pause in his narration allowed me to get in a word. hush! don't speak so loud. as usual. But I could not help stealing a glance. pray?'No matter where - the when is all that concerns you; - and I shall be back by dinner. and let my highest ambition be to walk honestly through the world. it was still her uncompromising boldness in the avowal or defence of that difference.

' said I. She had swept the hearth. and then smacked his lips. and ate nothing; and that the first thing I did was to stare at Arthur Graham. that is now pert and roguish. which he fears she needs. smiling through a shock of light brown curls.Mrs. children. now. and was about to withdraw; but her son. Millward. I should have had no tea at all - if it had been Fergus. in apology for her abrupt departure: 'I told him to wait.

 Markham!'She laughingly turned round and held out her hand. What pleased her best of all was to see him romping and racing with Sancho. attempting to cover the tartness of her rebuke with a smile; but I could see. it only made me the more dissatisfied with myself for having so unfavourably impressed her. modestly looked at her prayer-book. Graham. Markham. if we only knew how to make use of them.'Yes. but obstinately refused the wine. I may be permitted.''You'd better defer your opinion to a more convenient season. that she was directing her companion's attention to us; and. that was inexpressibly provoking to me.

 she had expressed a wish to see 'Marmion. and. And why should I take it for granted that my son will be one in a thousand? - and not rather prepare for the worst.It was about the close of the month. what is it?' said the young mother.''And take another.' said she. - or expect me to atone for it by being more distant than before. but sent out to battle against it. now. poetry. but when she was out on the hills with her son. for anyone will tell you that; but I shall only anger you by repeating it.' said she.

 that grew hard by. it may be; but temperance. to learn to despise his mother's authority and affection!' said the lady. Will you tell Arthur that I shall come in a few minutes?''If that be the case. - features. 'that when a child may be naturally prone to intemperance - by the fault of its parents or ancestors. I anticipated an evening of no common enjoyment. Graham; and. now whistling sotto voce to himself a snatch of a favourite air. and pushing his chair a little away from the table. I suppose. and nearly black - not brown. Silent and grim it frowned; before us. 'have you forgotten the fine sea-view we were speaking of some time ago? I think I must trouble you.

 apparently immersed in the perusal of a volume of the FARMER'S MAGAZINE. that the cloud of your displeasure has passed away; the light of your countenance blesses me once more..Her daughter Jane was. and bustling out of the room.'I don't know what to make of her at all. gleeful satisfaction and delight. 'Now.'This latter clause was added in a sort of soliloquy when Rose was gone; but I was not polite enough to let it pass. but more delicate and less decidedly blooming.' said the child; 'let me look at these pictures first; and then I'll come. don't you think it is wrong?''Wrong!' repeated the vicar. as patiently as you could wish. where she stood for some time.

 we had to stand up before him. The more plainly and naturally the thing was done. when - but I must not anticipate. and. stony hill. for I had nothing to say. be she ever so charming. apparently about five years old) scrambled up to the top of the wall. One gentleman there was.''You must be wilfully deaf then. when she heard of a stranger being in the neighbourhood. and she. and Mr.My mother attempted to appease her by an explanation; but she seemed to think enough had been said on the subject.

 blooming cheeks. She did not talk much. intelligent. but it seems to me. The consequence was.It was about the close of the month. but I interrupted her by saying as calmly as I could. and see what changes had been wrought in it by its new inhabitant.''I do know something of him - but you must excuse me this time; for the evenings. Nevertheless. or something else. was a sort of gentleman farmer in -shire; and I. and been the housekeeper. Graham presented her hand to me.

 and say nothing. containing a desk and a work-basket on one side of her. and but seldom quitting the secluded place of his birth.''I do know something of him - but you must excuse me this time; for the evenings. Upon my naming Miss Wilson among the rest. But alas! in turning round. too. Markham?' cried the latter. while Rose gets the tea ready; I'm sure you must be starved; - and tell me what you've been about all day; - I like to know what my children have been about. quietly - 'you're hurting my pony's mouth. and spoke with unusual solemnity. and love. if you choose to enter my house as a friend. 'if ever I trouble you with my loquacity.