Unhappy Harvest Ties Henchard and Lucetta in Port Breedy
In a turning point of the harvest season Henchard faces ruin as prices stay low while Farfrae thrives. Lucetta agrees to marry him under pressure after a tense private encounter. Henchard contemplates consequences, contends with public judgment, and reconciles with Elizabeth Jane as his fortunes shift again.
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Henchard
Lucetta
Jersey
Fongas
Farfrae
Elizabeth Jané
Elizabeth
Henchard Attends Petty Sessions at Town Hall
At the Town Hall Henchard, still a magistrate for the year, presides over a single case. The accused is an old woman of mottled countenance who faces the magistrates as Henchard recalls her as a disorderly vagabond-like figure.
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Henchard
Lucetta
Accommodating Road Dialect Sketch from New Jamaica
A brief dialogue captured in the New Jamaica illustrates island speech and the difficulty of judging distances. A resident asks how far to Cherry Garden and is told the road can go wherever desired, with responses emphasizing its accommodating nature and unclear destinations.
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Jamaica
Cherry Garden
Faa
Maastah
Rescue on the Brain and the River Dog Tale
An Eng lish sporting book notes that excessive praise can harm behavior as a half bred retriever saves a girl from the river then triggers rescues by others. The piece argues no animal should be allowed to enter the river without a dog’s intervention and warns of overprotection.
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Cen Ee A
Inebriate Man Fumbles Whisky Attempt for Sittings
A troubled man reportedly unable to obtain sittings from an ounce of whisky due to inebriation. Neighbors and officials observed his erratic behavior as the incident drew attention in the locality.
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Sittess Dvage
Fragmentary Quote Mix About Business Interest and Health
The text contains a fragment asking what business a woman is interested in and references Piso's Cure for Consumption and a remark about doctor bills. It includes a cryptic line about a man with brains who cannot whisper or sing a tune and mentions O. L. Baker of Philadelphia with a date Dec 8.
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Ayer
Serseparilla
Tny
Eplathe
O. L. Baker
Regent
Philadelphia
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Donald Farfrae
Capitol
Fortfrae
All Saints
Donald
Grover
Mr. Grover
Elizabeth Jane
Jopp
Casterbridge
Far Frae
Michael Henchard
Hope Garden
Constant Spring
Mona
Susquehannes Ave
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
New York
J.f
Ean
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