Tess of the d'Urbervilles Phase IV: The Consequence Chapter 26

In which Angel Clare, contemplating his future as a farmer and the prospect of marriage, seeks his parents’ counsel and reveals the qualities he values in a wife, contrasting social distinctions with true worth. The conversation with his father also reveals a tale of spiritual resolve and compassion amid worldly affronts, illuminating the depth of Angel’s familial and moral reflections as he prepares to depart.