David Copperfield

Chapter 119
Chapter 57 The Son Who Went to the Country (2)
"I hope, Mr. Copperfield," said Mrs. Micawber, "that, above all, there will be a branch of our family to join the old country. Micawber! I don't mean my natal family." Those branches are the descendants of our children. No matter how luxuriant the tree grows, it must not forget the roots, and if our race prospers, I hope that wealth will add to the treasury of Britain."

"My dear," said Mr. Micawber, "Britain is left to chance. I must say she is of little help to me. I am, therefore, not very enthusiastic about the subject."

"Micawber," said Mrs. Micawber, "it is your fault. You go to that far country now, Micawber, to strengthen your relationship with Albion. Correlation, not the other way around.”

"I reiterate that the relationship we are talking about, my dear," retorted Mr. Micawber, "is not of immediate benefit to me. I am therefore anxious to enter into another relationship."

"Micawber," replied Mrs. Micawber, "I repeat, you are wrong. You do not understand your ability to strengthen your connection with Albion even when you are about to return home. Enhance your abilities."

Mr. Micawber raised his eyebrows and listened attentively to Mrs. Micawber's statement.He understood the brilliance of these opinions very well, although he only accepted half of them on the surface.

"Mr. Copperfield," continued Mrs. Micawber, "I hope Mr. Micawber understands his position. I think Mr. Micawber understood his position from the moment he got on board. I understand, Mr. Copperfield, you should know that I do not have Mr. Micawber's optimistic character. My character is very practical. I understand that this is a long voyage, which must be full of difficulties and dangers. I face Facing these facts. But I know what kind of person Mr. Micawber is, and I also know his potential ability. Therefore, I think it is very important for Mr. Micawber to be able to understand his position."

"My dear," he said, "I hope you will allow me to say that it is impossible in the circumstances for me to really feel where I am."

"I don't think so, Micawber," she retorted, "not quite so. Micawber's case, Mr. Copperfield, is extraordinary. He went to such a distant country entirely to make his To be fully exploited and appreciated. I hope Mr. Micawber can say loudly: 'I will conquer this land! Are you famous? It's all mine!'"

Mr. Micawber looked round us all as if to say that the idea was possible.

"I hope Mr. Micawber, if he understands what I mean," said Mrs. Micawber, in an analytical tone, "is a Caesar in charge of his own future. Mr. Copperfield, that's what he really should be doing." I hope Mr. Micawber will stand on the bow at the beginning of this voyage and declare: 'No more delays, no more disappointments, no more poverty, those are the old country conditions, here is a new place. What compensation do you have , take it out, give it away!'”

Mr. Micawber made an air of resoluteness, as if he were standing at the bow.

"When he," said Mrs. Micawber, "understood the position he was in--didn't Mr. Micawber strengthen rather than weaken his connection with Britain? How could his country, when a great man rose to fame in that hemisphere, How about not being influenced by him? If Mr. Micawber was brilliant and successful in Australia, I would be foolish to think that he is nothing in England? I am just a woman. And if I am so confused In fact, even myself and my father are ashamed.

"Therefore," said Mrs. Micawber, "I look forward even more to my return home. Mr. Micawber may go down in the history books--that is very likely, I confess--and he will then be the man who A representative of the country he was born in that denied him office!"

"My dear," said Mr. Micawber, "how can I not be moved by your kindness? I will always follow your advice. I will do what I have to do, and I will never be petty and leave my children and grandchildren The wealth obtained is dedicated to the country!"

"Very well," said my aunt, nodding to Mr. Peggotty, "to my admiration for you! I wish you happiness and success!"

Mr. Peggotty and the Micawbers toasted us in return.At this moment, I just feel that no matter where he is, he can break out into the world and win everyone's respect.

After the blessing, Auntie and Agnes got up to say goodbye to the people who had moved overseas.Farewells are sad.They all cried, and the children pulled Agnes to keep her from going.When we left poor Mrs. Micawber she was very sad and whimpering.From the river, the room really looked like a forlorn lighthouse.

The next morning I ran to say good-bye to them, who had left in the boat at five o'clock.The regret that such a parting has caused in my mind is incomparable.They had only been connected to the crumbling hotel and the steps since last night, and now that they were gone, those two things looked even more bleak.

The next afternoon my old nurse and I went to Gravesend.We saw a large ship surrounded by many small boats, and the sailing sign on the mast was blown by the wind.I quickly hired a boat and sailed to the big ship.Through the turbulent eddy of small boats centered on the big ship, we got on top of the big ship.

Mr Peggotty is waiting for us.He told me that Mr. Micawber had just been arrested again (and for the last time) on Shipp's charge.According to my instructions to him, he has already advanced the debts, and I will pay him back the money.Then he led us to the cabin.My fear that he had heard rumors of what had happened was allayed when I saw Mr. Micawber come out, and put his arm in his, with a friendly, caring air.Mr. Micawber informed me that they had not left since last night.

After entering the steerage, I found that the place is extremely narrow and dark

When I lifted my eyes and looked around, I saw a figure who looked like Emily, sitting next to one of the Micawber children by the hatchway.The reason I was attracted to this figure at first was because it kissed another figure, and then they parted.That figure, moving away from the noise of the crowd, reminded me of—Agnes! But then, because of the confusion of the crowd and my restless mind, I missed it.

"Master Wei, is there anything else you want to say?" said Mr. Peggotty. "Is there anything you forgot to mention before we parted?"

I said, "Martha!"

Then Martha and I stood face to face.

"You good man!" I exclaimed, "you took her too!"

She answered with uncontrollable tears of joy.At that moment, I was speechless, I just held his hand tightly.If there's anyone in my life who I've really admired, it's him.

The people on the boat were almost gone.That's when my moment of truth came.I told him all the farewell words that the noble man who passed away told me, and he was very moved.I was even more moved when I conveyed his fervent exhortations and regretful words to him.

The time has come.My old nurse and I hurried out of the steerage.On deck I said good-bye to Mrs. Micawber.Even then, she looked left and right, expecting the appearance of her natal family.The last thing she said to me, however, was that she could never but follow Mr. Micawber.

We crossed the side of the ship and came to the small boat, and at the same time stopped not far away to watch the big ship set sail smoothly.At that time, when the sunset was shining, the sunset glow was brilliant, and the surroundings were very peaceful.The big ship lay between us and the sunset, and the ropes and masts were faintly visible in the sunset.The water is dyed red by the sun's rays, and the boat rests quietly on the red water, which is picturesque and at the same time heralds hope and conflicted feelings.All the people on board gathered around the side of the ship without making a sound. I have never seen such a solemn scene.

When the boat set sail, all the people in the small boat cheered, and the people in the big boat echoed.At this time - I saw her!

She stood beside her uncle, trembling against her uncle's shoulder.His hand pointed eagerly at us, so she saw us and waved us goodbye.Emily, fair and troubled Emily, trust him as much as you can, your wounded heart, for he has guarded you with all the strength of his great love!
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