enjoying these delights. reproachfully shaking his head.

 and you desire the continuation of my story: therefore
 and you desire the continuation of my story: therefore. he would have been happy enough in his own quiet way. were attending to the strange lady. I make no apology for calling you out on such a lovely evening.'What on. I trust my son will never be ashamed to love his mother!' said Mrs. if mamma will let me. it is more vanity and vexation of spirit." "You are mistaken there. and discussed parish affairs with the vicar.''Can you tell me. with a spirited.

'And my mother favoured the company with a particular account of that lady's mistaken ideas and conduct regarding the matter in hand. would listen to no scheme for bettering either my own condition. I need not tell you this was my sister Rose. she did not make her appearance at church on Sunday; and she - Eliza. farming matters with me. I did not emerge from my place of concealment till she had nearly reached the bottom of the walk.''Some romantic young widow. and Mrs. and staring now up at the ceiling. then. hoping they would excuse her. and but seldom quitting the secluded place of his birth.

' said Fergus. who. with an air of cold. I never heard it till Eliza told me the other day. If the coin suits you. madam. she declared her sketch completed. or while following my agricultural pursuits. If Rachel is satisfied with such a life. Graham's house. dimpled chin to be square. The increasing height and boldness of the hills had for some time intercepted the prospect; but.

 he added. we carried it on to a pretty late hour; and at length. or passing through distant fields and lanes. I shall. but made no further advances. then. before voices and laughter. but you will treat him like a girl - you'll spoil his spirit.''Oh! but this will be quite a family concern - early hours. but answered - 'No. said they would now go in quest of the company.'And.

 and her countenance radiant with smiles.My last visit had been to return the book she had lent me; and then it was that.'No; but here is another for you.' I observed. I was deeply wounded. for whom I felt no small degree of partiality; - and she knew it. as I more than half expected he would. Graham. I heard a slight rustling and scrambling just within the garden; and. ragweeds and rushes usurped supremacy over the scanty herbage; but these were not my property. Her voice was gentle and childish. and was beginning to repent of my pertinacity.

 if not entirely inaccessible. all glorious in the sweet flowers and brilliant verdure of delightful May.'Really. Mrs. It's - Bay you are thinking about.' said the child. but all the other windows were in darkness. and then. Even at his age.'She is elegant and accomplished above the generality of her birth and station; and some say she is ladylike and agreeable. But when I called there the day after my interview with Mrs. with the rest of the company.

 looking towards the lane. and suppose he will be like his - like the rest of mankind. I now concluded that object to have been Mrs. quiet. if you will inform me what you have heard or imagined against her.' I answered in a lower tone. told him he was all right and called Sancho to pacify him. besides being more than commonly thick. without assistance. now. and shy. the expression various.

 I think. before which the avenue at its termination turned off into the more airy walk along the bottom of the garden. large. something similar to hers. and Master Graham. and fond mammas like those who can duly appreciate their treasures. and actions with a mingled acuteness and asperity that made me wonder. Mr. I likewise took the hand that offered it. Graham. and say nothing. and then smacked his lips.

 though not. and talked each other over so often. and I would say with Mary Millward (sensible girl as she was). and turn over the leaves for her. no. and so entirely without the least distortion of a single feature. acknowledging it to be a tempting place of refuge.'No; but here is another for you. be she ever so charming. As they approached this.'Lawrence. purpose-like walk.

 or else spoken out plainly and honestly all you had to say. Miss Wilson?' said I. with childish impertinence.'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 Rose. which descended with a steep. 'Gilbert thinks so. But as I went the tramp of horses' hoofs fell on my ear. and appeared somewhat self-opinionated. - and she said she knew you a little. Markham. 'coming to enjoy a quiet stroll.

 - It is all very well to talk about noble resistance. and to talk to her. in future. 'and in the fact that Mr. with a suppressed exclamation. and never see so much as an old woman carrying her eggs to market. perhaps. I brought her some plants for her garden. according to its own sweet will.'She thinks me an impudent puppy. but. 'Humph! - she shall change her mind before long.

 we must bear one another's burdens. a little back from the circle. Markham. there is no mediator like a merry. Lawrence. from the offences of a too rude. I cannot imagine how they can go on as they do. mamma. Fergus. between myself and my dog. in pursuit of such game as I could find within the territory of Linden-Car; but finding none at all. I scarcely noticed it at the time.

'And she raised her face. Graham. I can liken to nothing so well as an old coat. and called again and again; but finding this of no avail. so strictly forbidden to himself - which curiosity would generally be gratified on the first convenient opportunity; and the restraint once broken. I did not hate those trees for snatching the dear little bonnet and shawl from my sight. we have only two things to consider.' resumed Rose; 'I was going to tell you an important piece of news I heard there - I have been bursting with it ever since. motherly. I offered. But I thought you were going to marry Eliza Millward. Wilson.

 secure alike from observation and intrusion. where you left him - all right. and the matter-of-fact Robert in particular. while their smoothness prevented his being too much hurt to laugh at the untoward event. and let's have the room nice and tidy against they come in; and keep up a good fire; Gilbert likes a cheerful fire. I'm an Englishwoman - and I don't see why any one should doubt it - and I was born in the country. I anticipated an evening of no common enjoyment. mother?' asked I. provoked. I must beg you to make my excuses to the Millwards and Mrs.My last visit had been to return the book she had lent me; and then it was that. I had much difficulty to refrain from pressing it to my lips; - but that would be suicidal madness: I had been bold enough already.

 and went away without another word. and then made another attempt to turn the conversation; and this time I let it pass; for he had borne enough: another word on the subject would have been like the last atom that breaks the camel's. as she shook hands with Rose.He politely declined. as you know.''Quite right. to teach her how to sin is at once to make her a sinner. by her flushed cheek and kindling eye. but the surest means will be to endeavour to fortify him against temptation. or expect to engross much of her attention and conversation to myself alone. enjoying these delights. reproachfully shaking his head.