When he had gone, Tess felt again how stupid she must appear to him．She wondered whether she could gain his respect by telling him of her d’Urberville blood．She first asked the dairyman if Mr Clare was interested in old families who had lost their money and land．“No,” said Mr Crick firmly．“He's a rebel， and the one thing he hates is an old family.”After hearing this not very accurate view of Clare's opinions，poor Tess was glad she had not mentioned her ancestors．
