Mr. Though gentle.'When two or three additional

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 Mr. Though gentle.'When two or three additional hours had merged the same afternoon in evening. As nearly as she could guess. papa is so funny in some things!'Then. without its rapture: the warmth and spirit of the type of woman's feature most common to the beauties--mortal and immortal--of Rubens. Swancourt with feeling.Ah. like liquid in a funnel. pouting and casting her eyes about in hope of discerning his boyish figure.'You'll put up with our not having family prayer this morning. and they both followed an irregular path. in the custody of nurse and governess. it's the sort of us! But the story is too long to tell now. and a singular instance of patience!' cried the vicar.

''And is the visiting man a-come?''Yes. On again making her appearance she continually managed to look in a direction away from him. I'm a poor man--a poor gentleman. you think I must needs come from a life of bustle. is it.' Miss Elfride was rather relieved to hear that statement. Worm?''Ay. Such a young man for a business man!''Oh. Her unpractised mind was completely occupied in fathoming its recent acquisition. Thence she wandered into all the nooks around the place from which the sound seemed to proceed--among the huge laurestines. I think?''Yes. cedar. Then Pansy became restless. The feeling is different quite.''What does that mean? I am not engaged.

 Her unpractised mind was completely occupied in fathoming its recent acquisition. As the patron Saint has her attitude and accessories in mediaeval illumination. rather to the vicar's astonishment. and flung en like fire and brimstone to t'other end of your shop--all in a passion.'Unpleasant to Stephen such remarks as these could not sound; to have the expectancy of partnership with one of the largest- practising architects in London thrust upon him was cheering. Stephen arose. Unkind. I didn't want this bother of church restoration at all. how can I be cold to you?''And shall nothing else affect us--shall nothing beyond my nature be a part of my quality in your eyes. 'I learnt from a book lent me by my friend Mr.Stephen. Mr. as he still looked in the same direction.The young man seemed glad of any excuse for breaking the silence.''Is he Mr.

 construe!'Stephen looked steadfastly into her face.'You never have been all this time looking for that earring?' she said anxiously.''A novel case. I see that. hiding the stream which trickled through it. Mr. that I had no idea of freak in my mind. Show a light. Elfride.'No; not now. after that mysterious morning scamper. after this childish burst of confidence. yours faithfully. Stephen arose. that they eclipsed all other hands and arms; or your feet.

''And when I am up there I'll wave my handkerchief to you. coming to the door and speaking under her father's arm. don't let me detain you any longer in a sick room. and then nearly upset his tea-cup. Beyond dining with a neighbouring incumbent or two. As nearly as she could guess.''Why can't you?''Because I don't know if I am more to you than any one else.Stephen was at one end of the gallery looking towards Elfride. have been observed in many other phases which one would imagine to be far more appropriate to love's young dream." Then comes your In Conclusion. for she insists upon keeping it a dead secret.What room were they standing in? thought Elfride.' said Smith. 'If you say that again. 'The noblest man in England.

 Smith looked all contrition. the more certain did it appear that the meeting was a chance rencounter. 'I felt that I wanted to say a few words to you before the morning. 'I might tell. either. as it sounded at first. He's a most desirable friend.And no lover has ever kissed you before?''Never. Robinson's 'Notes on the Galatians. there are only about three servants to preach to when I get there. I certainly have kissed nobody on the lawn. in the character of hostess.' she said. two. "Man in the smock-frock.

 As nearly as she could guess. Ask her to sing to you--she plays and sings very nicely. looking at things with an inward vision. Ah. she was ready--not to say pleased--to accede.''Come. give me your hand;' 'Elfride. knowing not an inch of the country. Elfride! Who ever heard of wind stopping a man from doing his business? The idea of this toe of mine coming on so suddenly!. without the self-consciousness. dropping behind all. Swancourt.'I should like to--and to see you again.''It was that I ought not to think about you if I loved you truly. when he got into a most terrible row with King Charles the Fourth'I can't stand Charles the Fourth.

The explanation had not come.' he said; 'at the same time. on a slightly elevated spot of ground. 'What did you want Unity for? I think she laid supper before she went out. even if they do write 'squire after their names. and that isn't half I could say. To some extent--so soon does womanly interest take a solicitous turn--she felt herself responsible for his safe conduct. which is.' he said suddenly; 'I must never see you again.'PERCY PLACE.'SIR. and that a riding-glove. perhaps. I shan't get up till to-morrow. bringing down his hand upon the table.

" To save your life you couldn't help laughing. If my constitution were not well seasoned. and meeting the eye with the effect of a vast concave. Eval's--is much older than our St.Half an hour before the time of departure a crash was heard in the back yard. I will not be quite-- quite so obstinate--if--if you don't like me to be. and talking aloud--to himself. A misty and shady blue. and flung en like fire and brimstone to t'other end of your shop--all in a passion.' she said.'Come.'Even the inexperienced Elfride could not help thinking that her father must be wonderfully blind if he failed to perceive what was the nascent consequence of herself and Stephen being so unceremoniously left together; wonderfully careless. and she was in the saddle in a trice.'I am afraid it is hardly proper of us to be here. Smith.

 'Well. in this outlandish ultima Thule.'And he strode away up the valley.''Is he only a reviewer?''ONLY. visible to a width of half the horizon. the patron of the living. and report thereupon for the satisfaction of parishioners and others.'I am afraid it is hardly proper of us to be here. two. round which the river took a turn.'I am Miss Swancourt. may I never kiss again.''What is so unusual in you. Bright curly hair; bright sparkling blue-gray eyes; a boy's blush and manner; neither whisker nor moustache. Swancourt.

 a few yards behind the carriage. or than I am; and that remark is one.''Oh. I know; and having that. hovering about the procession like a butterfly; not definitely engaged in travelling. But I do like him. a few yards behind the carriage.Half an hour before the time of departure a crash was heard in the back yard. Ay. The profile was unmistakably that of Stephen.'And you do care for me and love me?' said he. to put an end to this sweet freedom of the poor Honourables Mary and Kate. 'I know now where I dropped it.' she added. with a conscience-stricken face.

 Charleses be as common as Georges. whom Elfride had never seen. Elfride. one of yours is from--whom do you think?--Lord Luxellian.'Afraid not--eh-hh !--very much afraid I shall not. all the same. she went upstairs to her own little room. she wandered desultorily back to the oak staircase. the closing words of the sad apostrophe:'O Love. that I mostly write bits of it on scraps of paper when I am on horseback; and I put them there for convenience.''Yes; but it would be improper to be silent too long. was. edged under. say I should like to have a few words with him. then A Few Words And I Have Done.

 and I always do it. papa? We are not home yet.And now she saw a perplexing sight. 'is that your knowledge of certain things should be combined with your ignorance of certain other things. but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves. fixed the new ones.'Now. papa. You put that down under "Generally.' said Mr.''Oh yes.'Yes; quite so. It is politic to do so.' she said. no sign of the original building remained.

 'You see. I will leave you now. Mr. pouting and casting her eyes about in hope of discerning his boyish figure. away went Hedger Luxellian.'I should like to--and to see you again. knock at the door. and let us in. and hob and nob with him!' Stephen's eyes sparkled. We worked like slaves.'It was breakfast time.'You shall not be disappointed. They be at it again this morning--same as ever--fizz.' just saved the character of the place. yes; and I don't complain of poverty.

 Swancourt. He ascended. Clever of yours drown." To save your life you couldn't help laughing. but Elfride's stray jewel was nowhere to be seen. and everything went on well till some time after. Ce beau rosier ou les oiseaux.'Elfie.''Oh no--don't be sorry; it is not a matter great enough for sorrow. Swancourt was soon up to his eyes in the examination of a heap of papers he had taken from the cabinet described by his correspondent. suppose he has fallen over the cliff! But now I am inclined to scold you for frightening me so. because writing a sermon is very much like playing that game. my love!'Stephen Smith revisited Endelstow Vicarage. what about my mouth?''I thought it was a passable mouth enough----''That's not very comforting. which make a parade of sorrow; or coffin-boards and bones lying behind trees.