A key character in that novel, he is later taken in by Evelyn and Walter Emerson as a ward. David later marries Evelyn and Walter's daughter Amelia (known as Lia to avoid confusion with her aunt).
In the novel, a key character is taken in by Evelyn and Walter Emerson as a ward. Later, David marries Evelyn and Walter's daughter Amelia, who is known as Lia to prevent confusion with her aunt.