Under Sealed Orders

"Under Sealed Orders" by H. A. Cody is a story that highlights the journey of an unlikely friendship that emerges in the face of societal hardship, where an older man, David Findley, who was once respected, falls into poverty and finds an unlikely friend and companion in Betty Bean, a compassionate young girl. Society treats the poor with scorn, but Betty is moved to care of David against these harsh judgments and develops a meaningful bond with the old man. The narrative begins near a poignant waterfall carrying so much inspiration for the local community, before a young man casts doubt on David’s grand vision, which sets the stage for a series of events that will lead to his grim fate as he is sold off as a pauper, triggering Betty’s intervention as well as a stranger named Jasper. David's subsequent escape from the clutches of a cruel man signals a gripping turn of events, raising the stakes for all involved as they challenge the rules of a heartless society.