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Sons and Lovers

CHAPTER I
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Up at the dipping-hole, at the other end of the meadow, Mrs.Morel could see the naked forms of boys flashing round the deep yellow water, or an occasional bright figure dart glittering over the blackish stagnant meadow.

She knew William was at the dipping-hole, and it was the dread of her life lest he should get drowned.

Annie played under the tall old hedge, picking up alder cones, that she called currants.

The child required much attention, and the flies were teasing.
The children were put to bed at seven o'clock.

Then she worked awhile.
When Walter Morel and Jerry arrived at Bestwood they felt a load off their minds; a railway journey no longer impended, so they could put the finishing touches to a glorious day.


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