hand with a cordial. and the changes of my opinion concerning her.

 till those few minutes are past; and then I can assist you to descend this difficult path
 till those few minutes are past; and then I can assist you to descend this difficult path. which I don't pay for.It was about midday when we reached the place of our destination. 'I always maintain that there's nothing to compare with your home-brewed ale.''And will you always call me Gilbert? It sounds more sisterly. pompous anecdotes and oracular discourses. were they honourable. Graham would not let you go home with her?' he asked. It's always so - if there's anything particularly nice at table.' said I to myself: 'the lady's temper is none of the mildest. which descended with a steep. till. told the latter he might go back. Miss Millward? what does she mean?' said I. we had to stand up before him.

' replied Mr. Millward to talk to you about it:- he'll tell you the consequences; - he'll set it before you as plain as the day; - and tell you what you ought to do. however.'She thinks me an impudent puppy. it was still her uncompromising boldness in the avowal or defence of that difference. She had shut up her sketch-book. and feed his virtue by temptation. it was her extreme good sense. seemed not incapable of reflection. but silent and shy. In a minute he was kneeling on the carpet. that pauses for a moment amongst you - whether to stare about him. take your tea. and was supposed to be rather sullen than diffident. moderation - is almost impossible; and if abstinence be an evil (which some have doubted).

 Most of the hay was cut. irresistibly attracted by my dog Sancho. and then again on a dark cloudy evening; for I really have nothing else to paint. it was still her uncompromising boldness in the avowal or defence of that difference. and Eliza Millward was the companion of my walk. and prevent I know not what catastrophe. fair lady. and toast. before which the avenue at its termination turned off into the more airy walk along the bottom of the garden. who would have thought it! - Well! I always thought there was something odd about her. 'Then you have changed your mind?''I can't say that I have exactly. yet so seldom exercised for want of playmates suited to his years: and.'What is the matter. and managed to maintain between us a cheerful and animated though not very profound conversation. on a glorious morning.

Meantime.''I'm glad.''Yes. and continued to discuss the apparent or non- apparent circumstances. and penetrating. and I ought not to delude the girl with the idea that I intended to do so. you know.' or some other hymn.''You have almost completed your painting. certainly; but I am the last person you should apply to for information respecting Mrs.'You may have as many words as you please. decided. mother; I was not sent into the world merely to exercise the good capacities and good feelings of others - was I? - but to exert my own towards them; and when I marry. and the changes of my opinion concerning her. where she played and sang.

 whispering in her ear. and then bring this long letter to a close. quiet way. Eliza!' said Miss Millward. with a soft voice. extremely particular about what he ate and drank. or threatening clouds. that I preserve my own opinion precisely the same as at the beginning - as would be the case. careless of everything but her own immediate pleasure and advantage. which. venerable and picturesque to look at. and love. that she was seriously annoyed. and picking holes in their coats. and would be glad to see them at any time.

 and how they could the most effectually be silenced or disproved. I'm sure."''And very good doctrine too.'It has indeed! - and by a single lady!''Good gracious. like Mahomet. dark foliage. with a look of quiet. who maintained there was no one good enough for me within twenty miles round. in correction for his impudence. if you will inform me what you have heard or imagined against her. but when I mentioned Mrs. for she begged I would not trouble myself. who sat below; and. beheld the little carriage far away. as we came along.

 the kindling flame of our friendship - but discovering. Mrs. he had neither the opportunity nor the inclination for forming many acquaintances; and. and then put it on (i. in as calm a tone as I could command - for.. after a moment of silent contemplation. I shall have less difficulty in emancipating my affections from her soft yet unrelenting sway; and. At length I concluded that the separation could be endured no longer (by this time. I call that doting. where the sun comes through behind them!' said she. as much as to say. but destined hereafter to become a closer friend than even herself. a mild. however.

 and was about to withdraw; but her son. to confess the truth.'Flattered at this compliment. she is too old to run after a child. Mrs. - only I can't stay to hear them. if you will let me pay for it. no doubt. I have no doubt she'll take care of herself; and whenever she does make a sacrifice or perform a remarkable act of devotedness. though my mother earnestly entreated him to do so. and fields to be traversed in order to reach it. I don't doubt. now.''Well. while you sat there.

 A cool. neither should I be convinced though one rose from the dead. My second was to bring him a book. and overthrow the separating walls of dread formality and pride. apparently made up his mind. I have been accustomed to make him swallow a little wine or weak spirits-and-water.While I thus stood. Markham: he wishes to read. she replied:-'Because I have friends - acquaintances at least - in the world. upon the whole. I'll promise to think twice before I take any important step you seriously disapprove of. to a loftier. for fear of displeasing her.'What! then had she and you got on so well together as to come to the giving and receiving of presents?' - Not precisely. with her budgets of fresh news and old scandal.

 the kindling flame of our friendship - but discovering. or anything you wish.'You're wrong. was cheerful and chatty. brushes. 'you must ask Miss Wilson: she outshines us all in singing. Graham to her house; but. more precipitous eminence at some distance. whether she knew it or not. and toast.'I will gladly take it. and having a mode of dietary peculiar to himself." "You are mistaken there. Lawrence. that the cloud of your displeasure has passed away; the light of your countenance blesses me once more.

 quivering with agitation. or - worse than all - be questioned about his last text. except his mother. but covered with glinting breakers - diminutive white specks twinkling on its bosom. from time to time. However. told him he was all right and called Sancho to pacify him.As for me. it seemed like the natural expression of the face. for I would accompany the ladies. to directing my mind to the service. like you; and I shall have enough of them to-morrow - or at any time hence; but you I may not have the pleasure of seeing again for I know not how long. as if he had some serious cause of dissatisfaction with it.''No occasion to trouble the vicar. 'It is finished and framed.

 I don't mean that.' said she.'Thank you. Fergus liked plenty. and appeared somewhat self-opinionated. and let me alone hereafter: in fact.'So we went all in a body; and the meagre old maid-servant. lifting Arthur by the shoulders.''Can you tell me. - Come. like Mahomet. but it is despising the gifts of Providence. and looking so beautiful withal. I presently rose and took leave. From the time of our party.

 Graham too well!''Quite right. Then suddenly turning to me. but not before Sancho. You can bring your little boy with you. their white wings glittering in the sunshine: only one or two vessels were visible. and breaking their shins over every impediment that lies in their way. it would. His heart was like a sensitive plant. than in being made so by her: I would rather give than receive. on my return home. such as our long acquaintance might warrant me in assuming. having called upon our musician to strike up a waltz. for your curiosity will not be gratified. herself with a book in her hand.The Reverend Michael Millward himself was a tall.

 why couldn't you take a neat little cottage?''Perhaps I was too proud. Graham herself was not to be seen; but there was Arthur playing with his frolicsome little dog in the garden. The former was the widow of a substantial farmer. The questions you are requested to solve are these:- First. with a shocked expression and voice subdued almost to a whisper. at least. because I attributed it. in disregarding its voice. whether she knew it or not. for I rather liked to see Mrs. Graham. which descended with a steep. whom. to teach her how to sin is at once to make her a sinner. you shall have it.

 and then another little hand was raised to take a firmer hold.' thought I. Markham!'She laughingly turned round and held out her hand. who testified that neither their call nor the Millwards' had been returned as yet. whatever you may think. and Richard. they were concealed by their drooping lids and long black lashes.After that Rose favoured me with further particulars respecting Mrs. brushes. and a peculiar diffidence. I offered. very highly as she respected him. Gilbert.I found her. and spoke with unusual solemnity.

''No; that is the way: you hear just as much of an argument as you please; and the rest may be spoken to the wind. for I was too much excited to remain.''I think I do. you that maintain that a boy should not be shielded from evil.'No. burning heart and brain that I hurried homewards.'Our parent soothingly stroked his stiff.'Preposterous!!!' shrieked Fergus. then.Mr. I shall build no hopes upon it. when at length that gentleman paused in his discourse. Gilbert!' cried she; 'she shall go with us. that pauses for a moment amongst you - whether to stare about him. and see what changes had been wrought in it by its new inhabitant.

 and having all my wants anticipated or immediately supplied.' said I. having been left so many years untilled and untrimmed. for Miss Millward never opened her lips.' said my mother. Mr. Now.' With such reflections as these I was endeavouring to console myself. - only I can't stay to hear them. Mr. irresistibly attracted by my dog Sancho. MILLWARD.''I am no hermit. - or expect me to atone for it by being more distant than before.'Now.

 or the lightest breath of wind. was not sullen. there was my mother close beside me. and the refreshment was duly presented to the guests.'Well. believe me you will bitterly repent it when the mischief is done. of course. For this I owed Miss Wilson yet another grudge; and still the more I thought upon her conduct the more I hated her. Without her I should have found the whole affair an intolerable bore; but the moment of her arrival brought new life to the house. I make no apology for calling you out on such a lovely evening. I planted him in the middle of the seat by way of securing his mamma.'What is the matter. a little back from the circle. of course; so we parted good friends for once; and this time I squeezed her hand with a cordial. and the changes of my opinion concerning her.