Under the Greenwood Tree Part 2 Chapter 8: Dick Meets His Father

In which Dick, torn by doubts and perplexities concerning the inclinations and intentions of his dear Fancy Day, seeks counsel from his plain-spoken father by the roadside and wrestles with the uncertainties of youthful affection and social expectation. He composes a letter to Fancy, hesitates over its dispatch, and embarks on a bee-laden errand that serves to fill the quiet hours before the approaching Sunday, when he resolves to seek clarity in person.