Tess of the D'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented — Chapter I • Paragraph 2449
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“You thought I was in love with ’ee I suppose? Some women are such fools, to take every look as serious earnest. But there’s nothing like a winter afield for taking that nonsense out o’ young wenches’ heads; and you’ve signed and agreed till Lady-Day. Now, are you going to beg my pardon?”