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Mayor Of Casterbridge

Chapter 2

Henchard made his way into the town of Casterbridge, penniless, depressed,
and entirely ignorant of what he might do to sustain himself. He didn't much
care for himself now, knowing the deed he had done. It was out of season for
hay-trussing, and he had not been able to find work at that task even when it
was at the height of its demand. He was faced with finding another occupation.
But what can a man who has no skills other than hay trussing do? He
walked down the main street of the town, stopping at every shop and inn to offer
his services. As each establishment turned him away, quoting no need for
general labor, especially from a migrant like him, something altogether strange
happened in Henchard. Rather than becoming more depressed, he became more
determined. He resolved that he would find work in this town, simply to spite
the people who had turned him away. He also felt he owed it to himself to try
and pick up the pieces of his......

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