The Life And Death of the Mayor of Casterbridge; a Story of a Man of Character
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During this interval Henchard and Lucetta had had experiences of a different kind. After Elizabeth's departure for the muff the corn-merchant opened him- self frankly, holding her hand within his arm, though she would fain have withdrawn it. ' Dear Lucetta, I have been very, very anxious to see you these two or three days,' he said; 'ever since I saw you last! I have thought over the way I got your promise that 240 THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE night. _ You said to me, "If I were a man I should not... insist." That cut me deep. I felt that there was some truth in it. I don't want to make you wretched ; and to marry me just now would do that as nothing else could — it is but too plain. Therefore I agree to an indefinite engagement — to put off all thought of marriage for a year or two.' ' But — but — can I do nothing of a different kind ? ' said Lucetta. ' I am full of gratitude to you — you have saved my life. And your care of me is like coals of fire on my head ! I am a monied person now.
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