David helps to execute Barkis' will and attends the funeral. The whole family plans to gather at the Peggotty home that evening. Ham comes home without Emily and takes David outside to tell him secretly that Emily has run away. He shows him a letter that Emily wrote saying that she's left with another man. Ham reveals that he saw Steerforth and Littimer visiting the town and talking with Emily.
When it is announced to the family, Mr. Peggotty vows revenge and.....
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