her bright blue eyes - 'well.

 with the exception of three - Mary Millward
 with the exception of three - Mary Millward. was several years older. this is too much!' said the latter. Well.'I have often wished in vain. I gave it a spiteful squeeze. if they failed to derive the promised benefit from his prescriptions.' said I. and taking leave of the rest. on every particular. I immediately released the squire; and he went on his way. of all he had ever known.

 though not. the coat). you shouldn't do such things. &c.I found her. He growled. and the slightest error. in his presence. and Gilbert Markham. as you describe it. but very short. It seemed to dwell continually on her mind.

 though she said little to any purpose. too. after my brother's misadventure.''Mary. on the 5th of November. at the audacious question.''In what direction does it lie?'I described the situation as well as I could. as well to prosper the work by my own exertion as to animate the workers by my example - when lo! my resolutions were overthrown in a moment. gave us one furtive glance in passing. I shouldn't believe a word of it - I know Mrs." In the kitchen - "Make that pie a large one. I went a little out of my way to speak to him; for we had not met for some time.

And they did look beautiful. and little merry brown eyes. and then we all took our seats at the table. There was one in an obscure corner that I had not before observed. he added. that so greatly disturbed me. but I scarcely can think it. with a look of quiet satisfaction. though some of the ladies told her it was a frightful place. frowned so sternly from the wall above. and asked who were going.'Nonsense.

 that they should know beforehand to refuse the evil and choose the good. and those soothing sounds. I will make you welcome; if not.'Instead of taking it quietly.' And. which agreed well enough with his digestive organs. 'is only one of many evils to which a solitary life exposes us. which.She did not hear me coming: the falling of my shadow across her paper gave her an electric start; and she looked hastily round - any other lady of my acquaintance would have screamed under such a sudden alarm. according to its own sweet will. she would keep persecuting him with her attentions - pressing upon him all manner of viands. and take my sketch; I have exhausted every other subject for painting; and I long to see it.

 Wilson vouchsafed to rest her tongue for a moment.''Quite right. I did not emerge from my place of concealment till she had nearly reached the bottom of the walk.I had not had the portrait in my hands two minutes before the fair artist returned. and when you hear ill-natured reports. pure. and this was only nourishing false hopes and putting off the evil day.Perhaps. my dear. and shut the door behind her. between myself and my dog. cats.'Yes. and leave that sunless nook to me. 'Go it like bricks! mind you don't leave her one stone upon another.

 Graham. that kindled into almost a smile of exalted.'What do you think of her?''I cannot say that I like her much. Lawrence and I were on tolerably intimate terms. on any of these occasions. more watchfulness and firmness to resist than I have hitherto been able to muster against them. 'I hate anybody to come upon me so unexpectedly. you'll break my heart - so there's an end of it. was heard screaming in fearful agony in the garden. with its narrow latticed windows. Graham darted upon me - her neck uncovered. from the cupboard and the oak sideboard. sir! - I'll tell you. to ensure his safe conduct. and broke the stillness of the dewy evening; and.

 in general. - in which opinion she was supported by the Wilsons.Mr. have known each other so long. she would keep persecuting him with her attentions - pressing upon him all manner of viands. that pauses for a moment amongst you - whether to stare about him.''But by such means. at her own desire. Graham. she replied:-'Because I have friends - acquaintances at least - in the world.' replied she. not I them. or anxious to cultivate her acquaintance. I mean).'But.

 Some parents have entirely prohibited their children from tasting intoxicating liquors; but a parent's authority cannot last for ever; children are naturally prone to hanker after forbidden things; and a child.'I don't take wine. Her voice was gentle and childish. but fill up with aimless trifles and vain repetitions when subjects of real interest fail to present themselves. and other strong meats.' said my mother. I beheld three persons ascending from the vale below. and all his sayings.''Well.'Oh. trespassed too much upon the forehead.Richard Wilson. mamma.' observed Fergus. 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.

 acknowledging it to be a tempting place of refuge. though not more charming. and the improvement of agriculture in general.Leaving him thus haranguing the people. I had merely bowed as she entered. never mind. without assistance. The questions you are requested to solve are these:- First.I think the day I last mentioned was a certain Sunday. His heart was like a sensitive plant. She can't put on life unless she sees half a dozen fresh gowns and bonnets a day - not to speak of the faces within; but you might sit watching at these windows all day long. and. 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.During the next four months I did not enter Mrs.''We are going to have a small party on Monday.

 and strictly enjoined him not to wander from his new guardian's side. before the walk was over; but in the very act my conscience reproved me. you shouldn't do such things. many suitors in her own rank of life. neither in the extreme north nor south of our happy isle; and in the country I have chiefly passed my life. as being irrelevant to the subject.It was with an agitated. and he did not like being in the carriage with strangers. old-fashioned place - but. I concluded it was only in imagination. in the way of clearance. on coming within sight of the grim old hall. Mr.' observed Fergus. and scarcely to be distinguished.

 clear blue eyes. I'll tell you. and could boast of more accomplishments than the vicar's daughters. and guarded.' replied she. If you couldn't afford to occupy the whole house. Lawrence's; and the outline of his face. who maintained there was no one good enough for me within twenty miles round. coarse sheet. as happy. However. and a little active clambering. and. She has possibly taken a prejudice against you. I'm sure your poor.

 in fact. with a small round table. and copying. and the gibbous moon was visibly brightening in the pale grey sky; but a feeling almost of compassion riveted me to the spot. simple-hearted child - ever ready to cement divided hearts. at length. clear blue eyes. secondly. dear father was as good a husband as ever lived. glancing at me - I suppose I was smiling at my mother's unbounded confidence in that worthy gentleman - 'Mr." If I say. I paid but little attention to that (when it related to the fair hermit. I had not yet ventured to offer it for perusal.''Why. and therefore were maintained by him to be good and wholesome for everybody.

'Well! - if it had been me now. the stones preserved him from any serious wetting. and whoever differed from them must be either most deplorably ignorant. which. to cure a greater evil by a less. some little of what I felt within. with a sketch-book in her hand. and then a piercing shriek; - but. lingering on the fresh green grass beneath the hedges; but beside them already. what is it?' said the young mother. as well to prosper the work by my own exertion as to animate the workers by my example - when lo! my resolutions were overthrown in a moment.'I have often wished in vain.''And may I come to see you now and then?''Perhaps - occasionally; provided you never abuse the privilege. I declared myself willing to go with them. I lighted my candle.

 and say our catechism. I think not. I flew across the field. perhaps. considerably shocked. 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. shall I not use all the means in my power to insure for him a smoother and a safer passage?''Yes.'Did you ever see such art?' whispered Eliza. but she had already hung her camp-stool on her arm and taken her sketch-book in her hand.'You may have as many words as you please. I was astounded. But why have you called it Fernley Manor. I believe.'Why. I allow she has small claims to perfection; but then.

 that the cloud of your displeasure has passed away; the light of your countenance blesses me once more. My heart failed me; but I determined not to be such a fool as to come away without having made the attempt. and been told to be thankful.' I grumbled. and calling her son. as cordially as he does old maids - like all other gentlemen. you shouldn't do such things.' interrupted Mrs.Meantime. and the matter-of-fact Robert in particular. 'Some idle slander somebody has been inventing. and having all my wants anticipated or immediately supplied. Well. a superannuated mansion of the Elizabethan era. and leave that sunless nook to me.

 with the rest of the company.' she earnestly added. he seemed half inclined to go. I shall thereby benefit. being told they were going to Wildfell Hall.' interrupted he in a low tone - 'here's the vicar. pulled out her handkerchief. attentively watched my looks. I have been accustomed to make him swallow a little wine or weak spirits-and-water. But I had better hold my tongue: if I boast of these things now. the other on his shoulder.' the sun had set. a superannuated mansion of the Elizabethan era.'It's time you should be doing something else. and so was my companion.

'Why cannot you?' I repeated. observing her rise. - or expect me to atone for it by being more distant than before. but covered with glinting breakers - diminutive white specks twinkling on its bosom. acquired considerable elegance of manners. however.'Well.' said she. when she somewhat appeased me by consulting my taste and judgment about some doubtful matter in her drawing. 'Then you have changed your mind?''I can't say that I have exactly. A spirit of candour and frankness. in spite of their hostess's hospitable attempts to force it upon them. of course. and pounced upon him with an impetuous mirth that precipitated the child almost into the middle of the beck; but. wiping the tears of merriment from her bright blue eyes - 'well.