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Chapter 46 - In which Tess continues to be drawn back into contact with her the man who had so much to do with her present predicatment.  Alec does not adhere to her entreaty to leave her alone.

Chapter 45 - In which Tess hears more of the transformation that has overtaken Alec D'Urberville, and has to endure a renewed acquaintance with the man so instrumental in causing her current circumstances.

Chapter 44 - In which Tess decides to make the journey to her in-laws and appeal to their possible charitable outlook.  However, things don't go to plan, and she also has a surprising encounter on her return.

Chapter 43 - In which Tess continues to settle in to her new surroundings with Marian and is joined unexpectedly by another friend from the dairy, though this brings up a revelation that throws her into further turmoil, apart from the gruelling impact of the winter season.

Chapter 42 - In which Tess finds herself, after much searching, finding work at the farm where her old friend Marian has ended up.  Inevitably, questions as to her marriage and fortunes are foremost on Marian's mind.

Chapter 41 - In which we go back to Tess and her circumstances having left her home and Marlott and now eight months after her marriage to Angel Clare and his departure for Brasil.

Chapter 40 - In which we hear more of Clare's plans for the future and a chance meeting with an old acquaintance from Talbothay's dairy.

Chapter 39 - In which Clare returns home to his parents' house without Tess and thinks of new ventures abroad

Chapter 38 - In which Tess returns home to Marlott and is reunited with her mother Joan. who hears of Tess's travails and shares with her husband before Tess, once again, continues her journey

Chapter 37 - In which Tess and Angel experience a nocturnal interlude and proceed with their departure from the mill.