John Durbeyfield had more pride in his new-found blood

than energy or health．

“That's what young Mr d’Urberville is trying to do！

Improve his blood by marrying into the old line!”

Persuaded by her mother and the children，

Tess finally agreed to go．

Mrs Durbeyfield secretly made wedding plans．

Then the day came when Tess，

wearing her best Sunday clothes on her mother's orders，

said goodbye to her family．