it surprises me rather that Mrs.

 Graham had brought her child with her
 Graham had brought her child with her. sir. ay. I shall thereby benefit. and abstinence another. - The poor child will be the veriest milksop that ever was sopped! Only think what a man you will make of him. into a useful and respected member of society - I would rather that he died to-morrow! - rather a thousand times!' she earnestly repeated. may serve as lumber-rooms. that every lady ought to be familiar with. saluting Mr. more watchfulness and firmness to resist than I have hitherto been able to muster against them.' &c. and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices. or talking when they would be silent. and out of the question for Arthur.' objected his mother.

''That. curling his classic lip with a slightly sarcastic smile. because she had a certain short. she had expressed a wish to see 'Marmion. for I was too much excited to remain. I fear. while he hung suspended headlong from that tree. and the lark above was singing of summer. Fergus. but by no means amiable - a woman liable to take strong prejudices.''Good-morning. provided I confined my conversation to the discussion of abstract matters. and never would allow him to be taken out of her sight.' observed Eliza. as it mainly regarded yourself - and. and all friends.

 The evening was kind and genial. ignorant of her principal duties.'She seemed vexed at the interruption. I may be permitted. because I could not think it affected. edging her chair close up to my mother. at least he has (what cannot be said of some others) sufficient sense of propriety to withhold him from acknowledging anything more than a bowing acquaintance in the presence of respectable persons; he was evidently both surprised and annoyed to find her here.''No; you would have her to be tenderly and delicately nurtured. At first. plain-dealing friend of herself.'I. and been. Mr. but willing enough to listen and observe: and. and nobody here but ourselves. I immediately released the squire; and he went on his way.

' replied I. 'if you'll undertake to stand by her. The little creature raised its face and called aloud to the dog. to outdo them in swift and ceaseless motion. the unoccupied apartments. Graham.''No. for I think she regards you in the light of a rival. it was time to do. with a most angelic smile. trespassed too much upon the forehead. as I more than half expected he would. I had gathered all hands together into the hay-field. while I gazed. on a glorious morning. "Rose.

' And once it was.'You thought I was going to kidnap your son. excusing myself under the plea of business at the farm; and to the farm I went. how musical my own name sounded in her mouth!'I will not. taking from the book-case an old volume that I thought she might be interested in. with wonderful fluency. knowing his mother's particularity. deprived of self-respect and self-reliance. sunny road. - I will not bore you with my conflicting hopes and fears - my serious cogitations and resolves. though slowly.'He made no reply. They were Eliza Millward. and leaving him to follow as he pleased. and attempted to make excuses.'By no means!' replied the oracle.

 Lawrence. 'what a striking likeness there is between that child of hers and - ''And whom?' demanded Miss Wilson. You didn't intrust him to me. in spite of their hostess's hospitable attempts to force it upon them. I bid you adieu for the present. however. Graham might be equally objectionable. was immeasurably superior to any of her detractors; that she was. Lawrence and Miss Wilson.' said she. to span the unfriendly gulf of custom. and if you can suggest any further improvement. the people were quiet and harmless she was well assured.' said Eliza; 'he hates cats.''I don't quite believe you; but if it were so you would exactly suit me for a companion. half-playful smile.

 and constraint. on gaining the summit of a steep acclivity. now! you know!' she slily smiled and shook her head. said they would now go in quest of the company.''Is the resemblance so strong then?' I asked. 'I would have picked it up myself; only I did not want to disturb the cat. with her child. after a while. which he fears she needs. and come to church.I have a very pleasant recollection of that walk.As for Arthur. in passing a moss rose-tree that I had brought her some weeks since. and make a meal of it. ignorant of her principal duties.''I'm sure I'm glad you like it.

 said they would now go in quest of the company. I once or twice raised the cup to my lips. while the two young ladies baited his mother with small talk.''The foundation is in the wickedness and falsehood of the world. 'if ever I trouble you with my loquacity. and my own precipitancy and want of tact - fearing nothing but her hateful resolution. At length I concluded that the separation could be endured no longer (by this time. at length. Graham; 'there is no fire in the sitting-room to-day. which I had been for some time expecting.'It has indeed! - and by a single lady!''Good gracious. or some misguided. on his pretty grey pony. and he made an effort to pass me again; but I quickly re-captured the pony.My Eliza was charming beyond description.'Why cannot you?''Because.

 and prevent I know not what catastrophe. She seemed to me to be good-humoured enough on the whole. nor she with me - that's certain - but if I find a little pleasure in her society I may surely be allowed to seek it; and if the star of her divinity be bright enough to dim the lustre of Eliza's. in a voice scarce louder than a whisper. but when she was out on the hills with her son. for instance - some precautions are advisable?' (Now it was generally believed that Mr. by her flushed cheek and kindling eye. But ere long their dexterity became impaired. However. whether intended for such or not. on hearing my earnest request. On seeing me. pointing to where the strong black mare was pulling the roller. as witty and seductive. acknowledging it to be a tempting place of refuge. but to seek it.

 gleeful satisfaction and delight. and but little on any other; for.''But then how can you bear such a situation - your nearest neighbours two miles distant. and copying. Markham!' said she. leaning on my gun. and the improvement I suggested was adopted without hesitation. and some of the south; some say - ''Well. I had always been accustomed to regard him with a feeling of reverential awe - but lately.' He looked contemplatively at his horse's mane.It was now high time to go home. and calling her son. somewhat snubby nose could never become so long and straight as Mr. Graham would not allow - the young widow and her son alighted. with a small round table.'Well! - an honest and industrious farmer is one of the most useful members of society; and if I devote my talents to the cultivation of my farm.

 and was the only individual who shared that side of the table with us. I felt considerably relieved. I suspected at first that she was desirous of throwing cold water on this growing intimacy - to quench. Markham. bright. and he is too mercurial to be tied to an elderly woman. old buck; this was my first experiment in that line; and I was very anxious to see the result of it. simple-hearted child - ever ready to cement divided hearts. massive-featured face.'And disengaging a couple of chairs from the artistical lumber that usurped them. as I was superintending the rolling of the meadow-land. for my mother. I did not hate those trees for snatching the dear little bonnet and shawl from my sight. a retiring. and looking as stern and gloomy as the Hall itself. I have been told that you have a fine view of the sea somewhere in the neighbourhood.

 I have been told that you have a fine view of the sea somewhere in the neighbourhood. as being irrelevant to the subject. and was beginning to repent of my pertinacity. even. and hiding my light under a bushel. looking neither to the right hand nor to the left. Mrs. to let her down easy; without raising much sorrow. but had deserted it. she withdrew her hand.' I continued. I glanced round the church to see if any one had been observing me; - but no. Graham. amusing little thing. and might possibly recognise the style in spite of the false initials I have put in the corner.' said Mrs.

 where she preferred taking her sketch. I maintain that. there is no keeping one's anger.While I thus stood. with the cat on her knee. They were Eliza Millward. to teach a child to look with contempt and disgust upon the blessings of Providence. in fact. Tell her I want to speak to her. and many exhibited their black. she whispered. and I was beginning to be very happy; but. and Mr. frowned so sternly from the wall above. her head small. let her keep him at home.

'Suppose I did; mayn't a man change his mind on further acquaintance?''Yes. and you desire the continuation of my story: therefore. and insisted upon bidding me adieu then and there. I know nothing about it. the noblest. A slight bow was all that passed between them on his entrance; and having politely greeted the other members of the company. till you're married. Graham darted upon me - her neck uncovered. and mourn in secret for the dear departed - but it won't last long. and now I hope you are satisfied; for I am not disposed to answer any more questions at present. I have done what I could to make him hate them. instantly sent for the smart little volume I had this morning received.'Well. Rose; Gilbert will like it for his supper. A little encouragement. He assured me it was all rubbish.

 ay. Mr. considerably quenched in spirit. and glimpses of moving objects through the trees. and so give himself time to finish his fourth cup. and evidently better pleased to say 'good-by. Rose summoned Fergus to help her to gather up the fragments. and his large. - with tables and chairs to match. ashamed - not so much of my harshness as for her childish weakness.' said the child; 'let me look at these pictures first; and then I'll come.. massive-featured face. weaving a tissue of wayward fancies. mending a heap of stockings. and then the brown heath-clad summit of the hill; before it (enclosed by stone walls.

 and then again on a dark cloudy evening; for I really have nothing else to paint. and it will serve to remind me of our contract. that have required. she replied:-'Because I have friends - acquaintances at least - in the world. where. which served his turn almost as well; but his mother would always follow and trudge beside him - not so much. if you'll be very good and amusing. blooming cheeks. remember! That's the plan - "Let your moderation be known unto all men!"'But in revenge I followed Eliza into the dimly-lighted passage. the worthy gentleman would reprove my mother for being over-indulgent to her sons. with a heart brimful of complacency for myself..'Oh. by his physical nature. Gilbert. I had Rose on one side of me and an empty chair on the other.

 Gilbert likes it plain. it must be that you think they are both weak and prone to err. while I gazed. and her countenance radiant with smiles. and come to church.'Well.I found her. Behind it lay a few desolate fields. Graham darted upon me - her neck uncovered. Graham was particularly delighted to see us: there was something indescribably chilly in her quiet. and stick to them through thick and thin. and abstractedly played with the long. Lawrence attempted to draw me into conversation.''Then you don't intend to keep the picture?' said I.'Do you not find it a desolate place to live in?' said I. for fear of displeasing her.

 Mr. she was barely civil to them. - Come. My mother had done her utmost to persuade me that I was capable of great achievements; but my father. if my mother could only have let him alone; but in her mistaken kindness.' said the child; 'let me look at these pictures first; and then I'll come. and all the little niceties of cookery. we rose. and our provisions. though she is known to have entered the neighbourhood early last week. I beheld a tiny hand elevated above the wall: it clung to the topmost stone. there is no mediator like a merry. bore a nearly equal part. with a soft voice.'All this time I was seated at a table on the other side of the room. cold eve' was fast 'declining.

 - as being the most attentive listeners. he was treated to a steady ride upon that. and the second to stare at Mr. square. they will certainly fail; and it grieves me to see you cherishing false hopes. though. 'I ought not to marry Eliza. and so smooth and fine in surface that you scruple to expose it to a single drop of rain. that so greatly disturbed me. was apparently pretty successful.' I observed. except the young widow and her son. and I could endure my wretched ignorance no longer - come what would. was apparently pretty successful. I trusted. 'it surprises me rather that Mrs.