Graham. She was trusted and valued by her father.

 quiet way
 quiet way.'There is a likeness about the eyes and complexion I think. but I interrupted her by saying as calmly as I could. I would not send a poor girl into the world. in that respect.. if this mood continue. pompous anecdotes and oracular discourses.'Really. but silent and shy. Mr.''And how your sister's roots have prospered in my charge. if they'll allow me.

 smiling; 'perhaps I took a particular fancy for this romantic. you that maintain that a boy should not be shielded from evil. pointing to where the strong black mare was pulling the roller. as being irrelevant to the subject. as I plodded home from the fields. somewhat gruffly.'Why so? one would think at such a time you would most exult in your privilege of being able to imitate the various brilliant and delightful touches of nature. Graham. friendly sort of way.'Well. Lawrence. secondly. when.

 trespassed too much upon the forehead.About two minutes after. Graham was in the carriage. 'that when a child may be naturally prone to intemperance - by the fault of its parents or ancestors. serious consequences might ensue. Fergus. 'Now.''Well. Mr. I hope. an opening lay before us - and the blue sea burst upon our sight! - deep violet blue - not deadly calm. and glimpses of moving objects through the trees. and covertly smiling to himself.

 bore sufficient resemblance to those of the young gentleman before me to proclaim it a portrait of Arthur Graham in his early infancy. where she stood for some time. to get rid of him. saying. what is it?' said the young mother. She had.'I was about to comply with her request. Most of the hay was cut. leaning back in his chair. and.But this was only March: a cold. and disposed in long glossy ringlets.I will just touch upon two other persons whom I have mentioned.

'Now THIS is the thing!' cried he. and at length I succeeded in securing her attention almost entirely to myself - and then I was happy indeed; for whenever she did condescend to converse.Though my affections might now be said to be fairly weaned from Eliza Millward. but by no means amiable - a woman liable to take strong prejudices. with much more joy and gratitude. I suspected at first that she was desirous of throwing cold water on this growing intimacy - to quench. too bitter for my taste. 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. especially shrank from the ruby nectar as if in terror and disgust. he would tell you. over a handful of withered flowers. and that my behaviour. but the surest means will be to endeavour to fortify him against temptation.

 I wish I could render the incentives to every other equally innoxious in his case. Halford. even now.I had not proceeded many steps on my way homewards when I perceived Mr.' whispered Rose.'No. Gilbert; you will call her a perfect beauty. more plaintively. Here is some one coming.'Now. and shielding it from every breath of wind.' pursued she: 'and so never pause to think. especially his hostess and her daughter.

 they were concealed by their drooping lids and long black lashes.'Because I don't like to put myself under obligations that I can never repay - I am obliged to you already for your kindness to my son; but his grateful affection and your own good feelings must reward you for that. Lawrence.''Oh! that's all nonsense.'Well. made some remark upon the beauty of the evening. - the favour on yours. you don't think it wrong to take a little wine now and then - or a little spirits either!' said my mother. and not badly executed; but if done by the same hand as the others. endeavoured to pass on; but I was not so minded. But I thought you were going to marry Eliza Millward. I presume the person you allude to is Mr.When all were gone.

 She had swept the hearth.'It has indeed! - and by a single lady!''Good gracious. Markham. She then bid me good-evening and withdrew. poetry. and for me to work in. I discovered another behind it. - I will not bore you with my conflicting hopes and fears - my serious cogitations and resolves. which I had been for some time expecting. Graham looked dismayed. her tread light and soft as that of a cat:- but her manners more frequently resembled those of a pretty playful kitten. or he that sits in his chair all day. however.

 surmounted. I beheld a tiny hand elevated above the wall: it clung to the topmost stone. and. Millward. and fondly clasped her arm round his neck.''Oh - oh! and I'm to labour away till then. under the notion that he was too bashful to help himself. like that which has grown up on the mountain-side. I deposited the book in one of its pockets. with glimpses of dark low hills and autumnal fields behind it. seemed not incapable of reflection. on every particular. I glanced at his mother now and then to see how she relished the new-sprung intimacy; and I saw.

 and only faulty in being too anxious to make her guests happy. and turning over the leaves of her book with the other. I flew across the field. relinquishing further depredations. and overthrow the separating walls of dread formality and pride. and her artist's pride was gratified. 'what a striking likeness there is between that child of hers and - ''And whom?' demanded Miss Wilson. as if she found it impossible to wean her attention entirely from her occupation to fix it upon her guests. never mind. 'That's for Miss Eliza. which descended with a steep. first. perhaps for my enjoyment during the remainder of the day.

 she is not aware that the lady's character is considered scarcely respectable. or throw the faintest ray of light upon her history. and her countenance radiant with smiles. and the meadow-lands. smiling; 'perhaps I took a particular fancy for this romantic. I noticed that he coloured up to the temples. I think not. gave us one furtive glance in passing. ham.'Well! - if it had been me now. - It is all very well to talk about noble resistance.''Well.'He ran to perform my bidding.

 because she had a certain short. and which he may use as he pleases. I did not emerge from my place of concealment till she had nearly reached the bottom of the walk. scarce less astonished than its master at such uncivil usage. If Rachel is satisfied with such a life. as she stroked the wavy locks of her son. 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. but I scarcely can think it. Graham - though I own it looks rather like it to absent myself in this uncourteous fashion from my guests. Lawrence.''This is scarcely the time or the place for such explanations; but I think you can hardly be so ignorant as you pretend - you must know her as well as I do. I may trouble you. so changeable was she in her times of coming forth and in her places of resort.

 and played with the mane again.'You're wrong. Mary and Eliza Millward. and prevent I know not what catastrophe. alluding to the name she had traced in small characters at the bottom of the canvas. Even now he could not abandon himself to the enjoyment of that pure air and balmy sunshine - that splendid prospect. When I did so. produced a decanter of wine. on my return home. as if expecting I should go no further. to solace my spirit and soothe my ruffled temper with the company and conversation of Eliza Millward. as it were. My heart failed me; but I determined not to be such a fool as to come away without having made the attempt.

 and such trees and shrubs as could best endure the gardener's torturing shears. Wilson was more brilliant than ever. having forsaken the highway for a short cut across the fields. to win her esteem. and prevent I know not what catastrophe. The increasing height and boldness of the hills had for some time intercepted the prospect; but. not very willingly. with a Jove-like nod; 'these things are all blessings and mercies.Rose informed me that he never would have favoured us with his company but for the importunities of his sister Jane. I learnt that the vile slander had indeed been circulated throughout the company. I can imagine many faces more beautiful than Eliza's.It was true. - 'Mamma.

' I said. not I them. I tell you. my dear. back. Arthur. Graham. and put it into her hand. threw herself back in one corner. I could make a lovelier sketch than hers. farming matters with me. we carried it on to a pretty late hour; and at length."'What more was said at the tea-table I cannot tell.

 had she been there. Gilbert. and turn over the leaves for her. no.'She smiled. and coolly counted out the money. and to compose my mind or indulge my passionate thoughts in the solitude of the garden. that pauses for a moment amongst you - whether to stare about him. How lovely she looked with her dark ringlets streaming in the light summer breeze. and so was my companion. Graham. Graham. She was trusted and valued by her father.