The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter V - Tom Applies His Knife to the Oyster

In which young Tom Tulliver seeks his uncle Deane’s counsel about finding employment amid the hardships wrought by his family’s misfortunes, confronting the sobering realities of his education and prospects. Torn between youthful ambition and the pressing demands of practical life, Tom faces the cold frankness of experienced counsel and the tender, conflicting affections within his home.