Tess of the d'Urbervilles Phase III: The Rally Chapter 22

In which a troublesome flavour in the dairy's butter leads to a meticulous search for the offending herb, revealing the quiet, industrious lives and subtle social interactions of the country folk under the midday sun. Amidst this humble labour, Tess and Angel Clare exchange guarded words and glances, their restrained manner intimating the complexities of affection and duty that govern their conduct within the household.