The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-07-08


sudden and unaccountable withdrawal
David comes to have a genuine liking
for the couple, so much so that when
the Micawbers, having failed to meet
certain financial obligations, are oblig-
ed to move to prison, and David to
seek new quarters. he feels such a
sense of loneliness that he determines
to run away to his aunt, Betsey Trot-
wood at Dover, an aunt whom he has
never seen, but of whom he remem-
bers to nave heard.
The aunt adopts him and sends him
TO school at Canterbury, h he
boards with his aunt's lawyer and
man of affairs, a Mr.. Wickfeld, and his
daughter Agnes, whose serene good
ness becomes a constant inspiration to
David. Here also he comes in contact
with Mr.. Wickfeld's clerk, Uriah Heep,
"a very tumble person." an individual
with a c%adaverOus face and a head
covered with carroty stubble, red eyes,
which have a curiously unshaded APP
%pearance, and which seem to David 70
be ceaselessly watchful. His g%roveling
humility and clammy hand grasp fill
David with uncomfortable loathing and
distrust.
Having graduated with honors, Da-
vid decides TO become a proctor and
entevs the Office of Spenlow and Jor-
kins. He at once falls head owe heels
in love with Mr.. Spenlow's dlstracting-
~ pretty daughter, Dora, who returns
his affection. On hearing that Peggot-
TVS husband is dying. David makes a
hurried visit to Yarmouth to comfort
his old nurse. While there, Emily, with
In a few days of becoming Hams
bride. little Emily, the precious treas
ure of her old uncle's heart, disappears
and with her SteerfOrth. Carried away
by his gallantry and persuaded h a
he will make her "a lady" Emily is
none the less distracted by a sense OF
terrible humiliation and Of degrade
ton, for which she implores her I'M
cle's forgiveness. David, overcome by
the thought that it was he who first
brought Steerforth to Yarmouth, re
turns to London, to find that his aunt
has lost the greater part of her for
tune. This makes it necessary for Da-
vid to add to their income by using
all his spare time in literary work.
Dora continues uppermost in his
thoughts, although Mr.. Spenlow OPP
poses the match. His sudden death
leaves the timid, trustful, artless Dora,
to the surprise of all, nearly penni-
less. David's income, though slender.
permits of their marriage.
With all his love for his child wife,
as she calls herself. he finds that her
gay responsibility results in anything
but a comfortable home. After vainly
trying to develop her childish nature
he uncomplainingly makes the best of
It and continues to admire her bewitch-
ing ways. Meanwhile Uriah Heep has
managed by deceit to worm his way
into partnership with Mr.. Wickfield.
after which he proceeds to gain full
control of the business. Considering
Mr.. Micawber likely to be a useful tool,
Uriah hires him in the capacity OF
clerk. at such a meagre salary that
Mr.. Micawber is obliged to borrow
of money from Heep. who takes
advantage Of this indebtedness to force
dr. Micawber to assist him in his dis
honest practices.
AT the end of a year Mr.. Micawber
requests an interview with David and
aunt at Canterbury. They find him
dlled with righteous contempt for
Uriah Heep, the hypocritical plotter,
and prepared to make a sweeping ex-
posture. which he forthwith proceeds to
10 in his loftiest style which results
the recovery of Betsey Trotwood's
money. full restitution 10 Mr.. Wick
field, and, in Mr.. Micawber's own
words. the final pulverization of Heep.
Blossom as David delights to call
Dora. proves as frail as the name. and
spite of his tenderest care She
and at length is gone.
As at other times Of trial, it is the
luick sympathy of Agnes Wickheld
hat softens the pain, and through her
influence David plans 10 go abroad for
time. Meanwhile out of gratitude to
ar. Micawber for his service in the
ecoyery Of her money, Betsey Trot-
offers to help the Micawbers to
make u new start in Australia. The
amily joyfuIly accepts the PROPOSE
ion and prepare to sail on the same
hip with Emily and her devoted m
lie, to whom she has at last returned,
who is accompanying her 10 the
istant colony to begin life anew. Be-
ore bidding these good friends fare
ell, David visits Yarmouth once more
nd witnesses the last scene of Emily's
A raging tempest beats a ship
pieces just off the coast. One living
erson is seen still clinging to the
last, and the irony of fate sends Ham
} his death in his efforts to rescue
nat creature. whose body when wash
! ashore proves to be that of Steer
nth.
After three years absence abroad,
avid returns to England, and gradu-
ly comes to realize that Agnes Wick
I'D has always been his guiding star
nd held sway in his heart. Betsey
redwood, fearing that David may still
Hind NTH -naorI q. 4tA f,.Tfnr Of