02295cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000440011324500240015726400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800330039852014350043153400450186665300220191185600430193399900170197616714UtSlPG20260610133406.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCody, H. A.q(Hiram Alfred),d1872-194810aUnder Sealed Orders 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-17  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Under Sealed Orders" by H. A. Cody is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to revolve around themes of social injustice and the struggle for dignity, following characters like the old man David Findley, who seems to be a once-respected individual now reduced to the status of a pauper, and the spirited young girl Betty Bean, who takes it upon herself to care for him. The narrative hints at the transformative power of their relationship against the harsh backdrop of society's scorn for those who are less fortunate.  The opening of the book introduces us to David Findley standing near Break Neck Falls, enchanted by the sound of the water, which he believes carries a message of power and potential for the community. His reverie is interrupted by a young man who derisively suggests that without money, David’s visions are worthless. Later, David finds himself sold as a pauper to the lowest bidder, prompting Betty, an observant and compassionate girl, to create a bond with him. Their interactions highlight themes of kindness amid societal cruelty, leading to a pivotal moment where Jasper Randall—another character burdened by societal constraints—intervenes, ultimately leading to David's escape from Jim Goban’s oppressive hold. The stakes rise as these characters navigate their struggles against the backdrop of flawed societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16714  c58102d58102