Sons and Lovers - Daimon Club

The kitchen was full of the scent of boiled herbs and hops.
On the hob a large black saucepan steamed slowly. Mrs. Morel took
a panchion, a great bowl of thick red earth, streamed a heap of white
sugar into the bottom, and then, straining herself to the weight,
was pouring in the liquor.
Just then Morel came in. He had been very jolly in the Nelson,
but coming home had grown irritable. He had not quite got over the
feeling of irritability and pain, after having slept on the ground
when he was so hot; and a bad conscience afflicted him as he neared
the house. He did not know he was angry. But when the garden gate
resisted his attempts to open it, he kicked it and broke the latch.
He entered just as Mrs. Morel was pouring the infusion of herbs out
of the saucepan. Swaying slightly, he lurched against the table.
The boiling liquor pitched. Mrs. Morel started back.
"Good gracious," she cried, "coming home in his drunkenness!"