# Finds a Home of Some Sort explained — The Maid of Sker

> Chapter companion for The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore.

## What happens

Davy brings Bardie to the home of Moxy Thomas, his former sweetheart, and her husband Evan Black. Bardie's fastidious cleanliness and cleverness impress Moxy, who takes to her. Davy reflects on the desolate and dangerous Sker-Grange area, describing its haunted reputation and treacherous quicksands.

## Themes in this chapter

### Family and Orphanhood

Bardie, an orphan from the sea, is taken in by Davy and Moxy, highlighting themes of makeshift family and care for the abandoned.

### Maritime Life and Adventure

The chapter emphasizes the dangers of the sea, including quicksands and treacherous currents, and Davy's background as a sailor.

### Social Class and Identity

The contrast between Bardie's refined cleanliness and the rough, impoverished setting of Sker-Grange underscores class distinctions.

## Character check-ins

### Davy Llewellyn

Narrates the chapter, brings Bardie to Moxy Thomas's home, reflects on his past with Moxy and the bleakness of Sker.

### Bardie

A two-year-old girl rescued from the sea, shows remarkable cleanliness and cleverness, insists on cleaning a dirty stool before eating.

### Moxy Thomas

Davy's former sweetheart, now wife of Evan Thomas, welcomes Davy and Bardie, provides food and care.

### Evan Thomas

Moxy's husband, absent on a spree, described as an outrageous eater when drunk.

## Key lines

> “What odds for a little dirt, when a little soul is hungry?”

Davy questions why Bardie cares about dirt when she is hungry.

_Highlights Bardie's fastidious nature versus Davy's practicality._

> “Bardie a boofley kean gal, and this ’tool degustin’ cochong!”

Bardie insists she is a very clean girl and that the stool is disgusting dirt.

_Shows Bardie's strong personality and cleanliness despite her young age._

> “I was a fine young tar on leave, and all Sunday-school set caps at me”

Davy recalls being a handsome young sailor on leave, attracting attention from girls.

_Provides background on Davy's youthful charm and his past with Moxy._

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