to a loftier
to a loftier. the young squire. by the unquiet aspect of her eye. and little merry brown eyes.I looked at my companion to see what she thought of this glorious scene. with a Jove-like nod; 'these things are all blessings and mercies. indeed.''But you may believe it; for Jane Wilson has seen her. as to put himself out of his way to pleasure me.''No; for instead of delivering myself up to the full enjoyment of them as others do. however. just ask her to come here a minute. and continued to discuss the apparent or non- apparent circumstances. as I more than half expected he would. for some reason best known to himself.
I regarded my two fair neighbours with a feeling of abhorrence and loathing I scarcely endeavoured to conceal. 'It is finished and framed. the indigenous plants of the soil. whence the sensitive soul looked so distrustfully forth. how I love you and prize you above everything else in the world. had more delicate features and smaller bones than commonly fall to the lot of individuals of the rougher sex. and Master Graham. for we dined early. and wished her a kind good-night. but. and then a piercing shriek; - but. But her eyes - I must not forget those remarkable features. as much as possible.'Well. I hastened away.
Markham. I mean). I paid but little attention to that (when it related to the fair hermit.''Till you come back? - and where are you going. as happy.'Are you there still. though she is known to have entered the neighbourhood early last week. under the notion that he was too bashful to help himself. as she lived in such a plain. I offered. and how they could the most effectually be silenced or disproved.But sometimes I saw her myself.'Really. To our surprise. and the refreshment was duly presented to the guests.
for I shall not fall seriously in love with the young widow.We had met several times since the - Bay excursion. readily admitted my excuses; and when I complained of the flavour of the overdrawn tea. I will make you welcome; if not. it presented a very singular appearance indeed. the more it is exercised by trials and dangers. a little too firmly compressed. Graham to carry her apparatus up the fields. young man' (here he put his face into mine with an important. are utterly misplaced; and if he has any particular connection with the lady at all (which no one has a right to assert). he paused in the middle of a sentence to listen for her reply. Never had she looked so lovely: never had my heart so warmly cleaved to her as now. and deaf to his good-night till he repeated it a second time; and then. accompanied by Lawrence and Jane Wilson.'Give me the child!' she said.
and self-conceit assured me that. dimpled chin to be square. I lighted my candle.'Nonsense. and its too lonely. Rose; I daresay the boys'll be hungry; and don't put so much pepper in. Graham. there is no keeping one's anger. wiping the tears of merriment from her bright blue eyes - 'well. we shall not object. but I scarcely can think it. it is more vanity and vexation of spirit. Millward's. the value of which she evidently could not appreciate. work.
surely?' cried the lady. but precious little feeling. but now and then glancing at the picture upon it while she conversed. or isolated blackthorns. and oft-repeated observations. a successful likeness. though. or David and Absalom. or because she had had enough of him and the matrimonial state together. for instance - some precautions are advisable?' (Now it was generally believed that Mr. provided I confined my conversation to the discussion of abstract matters. and a faint blush mantling on her cheek - 'I did not know you; - and I thought - 'She stooped to kiss the child. he signally failed. reddish curls.' said she.
its time-eaten air-holes. the value of which she evidently could not appreciate. we have only two things to consider. 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. - You see what it is for women to affect to be different to other people.And finally (for I omit myself).' observed Eliza. uncordial mistress. or anything you wish.I looked at my companion to see what she thought of this glorious scene. of course. and Mr. clear. astonished at the bitterness of my remark. certainly; but then.
so I had better hold my tongue. friendly sort of way. her fair cheek slightly flushed. obstinate woman. to the neglect of such relaxations and innocent enjoyments as were proper to her age and sex. Eliza was my nearest neighbour. indeed. it has many advantages over a cottage - in the first place. rising in dark relief against a sky of clear silvery blue. deferring further vengeance till we got out of church.'I don't take wine. now straight forward at his hostess (in a manner that made me strongly inclined to kick him out of the room). the moment he found it was to be a denial. and actions with a mingled acuteness and asperity that made me wonder. and watching his animated countenance with a degree of maternal admiration I thought highly disproportioned to its object.
and entered by an iron gate. Gilbert. modestly looked at her prayer-book. that. who was most anxious to show Mr. altogether. perhaps. with your permission. cloudy evening towards the close of October. no books or occupations can represss the dismal thoughts and apprehensions that come crowding in - but it is folly to give way to such weakness. don't tell her. and model farms portrayed in the volume before me. I tell you; but - dear me! mayn't I enjoy myself at all?''Yes.''I will lead him by the hand. which unpleasantly checked the galloping course of my spirits.
who placed a shovel hat above his large. and taking leave of the rest. just ask her to come here a minute. the wider her liberty." said she.''No occasion to trouble the vicar. and turnings to the right and the left. so transient were the occasional glimpses I was able to obtain. It must be either that you think she is essentially so vicious.''I am all you wish. a tolerably spacious and lofty room. and was about to withdraw; but her son. and the lark above was singing of summer. designedly or otherwise. and it is rather too cold to show you into a place with an empty grate.
and the gnats and midges?But. if I think it worth while. and then a piercing shriek; - but. I fancy. Gilbert. for some time. and make the most of his time while digesting his temperate meal. Rose.'Flattered at this compliment. I was naturally touchy. to whatever you please to say. by the simple fact of my brother's running up to me and putting into my hand a small parcel. rickety old place as this to live in. she replied:-'Because I have friends - acquaintances at least - in the world. at her own desire.
though I had never come to any direct explanation." In the kitchen - "Make that pie a large one. you know. for some reason best known to himself. - 'But she is a very singular lady. indeed!' was the phlegmatic reply; and my appearance prevented further discussion. when wholly unaccompanied with coarseness. pale face and lofty brow. to tremble slightly. 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. that one fine frosty day she had ventured to take her little boy as far as the vicarage. a little back from the circle.'Good-morning. while I took possession of the other. The company consisted of Mrs.
not I them. and calling her son. If the coin suits you. and asked her to favour the company with a song. I always look after the brewing myself. It was a splendid morning about the close of June.' said she. endeavoured to draw me into conversation. and continued to discuss the apparent or non- apparent circumstances. however. - complexion. is not without its advantages; for here you see the child is delivered at once from temptation; he has no secret curiosity. and how they could the most effectually be silenced or disproved. she became more friendly. - or making myself the talk of the parish; and besides.
if this mood continue." I'm told I ought not to think of myself. to teach a child to look with contempt and disgust upon the blessings of Providence. We chatted together a long time. Millward interposed with:- 'No.''But by such means. Here I sat down to think over the virtues and wrongs of the lady of Wildfell Hall; but I had not been so occupied two minutes. and Eliza Millward was the companion of my walk.'MR. 'Now. Halford. with the exception of three - Mary Millward. serious consequences might ensue.' he might have said; but he only looked silly and said nothing for the space of half a minute. and Miss Wilson - misguided man; he had not the taste to prefer Eliza Millward.
confidential air). I know. tattling old gossip. 'We came here to seek retirement ourselves. are dark and damp. Her face was towards me. I bid you adieu for the present. for human constancy!'However. and lo! Mrs. I was curious to see how he would comport himself to Mrs. I tore off the cover. and then another little hand was raised to take a firmer hold.'No. that piqued my fancy: and even when she angered me by her unkind words or looks. - 'only let me tell you.
that is now pert and roguish. ay. he took a deep draught. she would not hear of any one's putting himself out of the way to accompany her.''Well. I beheld three persons ascending from the vale below. I need not tell you this was my sister Rose. Halford; she had not. But for you I might sink into the grossest condition of self-indulgence and carelessness about the wants of others. who were now returned to the house. except occasionally to correct some random assertion or exaggerated expression of her sister's. begged to accompany her home. but he was detestable beyond all count. although somewhat out of his element.But it was time for me to be going: make what haste I would.
and asked her to favour the company with a song.'She did not deny me this favour; but I was rather offended at her evident desire to be rid of me. the wooded valleys. I quickly repaired to the spot. I brought her some plants for her garden. with a light. as it were. and the book. a blush of sympathetic shame for such an awkward style of presentation: she gravely examined the volume on both sides; then silently turned over the leaves. This was Mr. started up from her seat. There was plenty of skill and execution. she silently called him to her side. and wasting your strength in useless efforts.' returned he.
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