The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1921-03-11


sudden and unaccountable Withdrawal
David comes TO have 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 have heard
The aunt adopts him and sends him
to school at Canterbury. where he
boards with his aunt's lawyer and
man of affairs, a Mr.. Wlekfeld, and his
daughter Agnes, whose serene good.
ness becomes constant inspiration to
David. Here also he comes in contact
with Mr.. Wlckfeld's clerk. Uriah Heep
"a very tumble person" an individual
with q cadaverous face and a head
covered with carroty stubble, red eyes
which have curiously unshaded ap.
pearance. and which seem to David to
be ceaselessly watchful. His groveling
humility and clammy hand grasp ill
David with uncomfortable loathlng 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 over heels
in love with Mr.. Spenlow's distracting'
ly pretty daughter. Dora, who returns
his affection. On hearing that Peggot,
TVS husband is dying, David makes o
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 that
he will make her "a lady," Emily is
none the less distracted by sense Of
terrible humiliation and of degrade
ton. for which she implores her I'M
cle's forgiveness. David. overcome by
the thought that 1t 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 tlmid, 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
II 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 useful tool
Uriah hires him in the capacity of
clerk, at such a meagre salary that
Mr.. Micawber Is obliged TO borrow
sums Of money from Heep, who takes
advantage of this indebtedness TO force
Mr.. Micawber to assist him in his dis
honest practices.
At the end of year Mr.. Micawber
requests an interview with David and
his aunt at Canterbury. They find him
filed with righteous contempt for
Uriah Heep. the hypocritical plotter.
and prepared to make sweeping ex-
posture. which he forthwith proceeds to
do In his Hottest style which results
In the recovery OF Betsey Trotwood's
money. full restitution to 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
In spite of his tenderest care she
droops and at length is gone.
AS at other times Of trial. II Is the
quick sympathy OF Agnes wickheld
that softens the pain, and through her
influence David plans to go abroad for
4 time. Meanwhile out Of gratitude to
Mr.. Micawber for his service In the
recovery Of her money. Betsey Trot-
wood offers TO help the Micawbers TO
make a new start In Australia. The
family joyfully accepts the PROPOSE.
hon and prepare to san on the same
hip with Emily and her devoted un-
lie. to whom she has at last returned,
md who Is accompanying her to the
distant colony to begin life anew. Be
lore bidding these good friends fare
we'll. David visits Yarmouth once more |
md witnesses the last scene Of Emily's |
A raging tempest beats a ship |
% pieces just OF the coast. One living |
person Is seen still clinging TO the
mast. and the irony of fate sends Ham
o his death In his efforts 20 rescue
hat creature. whose body when wash
d ashore proves to be that Of Steer
orth.
After three years absence abroad,
David returns to England. and gradu-
lily comes to realize that Agnes Wick
ield has always been his guiding star
Ind held sway In his heart. Betsey