Tess of the d'Urbervilles Phase III: The Rally Chapter 18

In which Angel Clare, a young man of thoughtful habit and hesitations, forsakes the path of clerical ordination chosen for him by his devout father and instead seeks a more independent life through the study of farming at Talbothays Dairy. Here, amidst the homely bustle of country folk and the serene rhythms of the seasons, he encounters Tess, a fresh and natural maiden whose presence awakens a vague yet joyful remembrance within him.