A month has passed for David at Salem House when, one evening, Mr. Mell informs David that Mr. Creakle, the man who runs the school, has arrived. Sure enough, before bed time that evening, David is summoned to appear before Mr. Creakle. Tungay, the wooden legged Salem House superintendent, does the honor of directing David to Mr. Creakle.
David sees that Mr. Creakle's rooms at Salem House are considerably more comfortable and attractive than the rest of the establishment. Mr. Creakle himself is a bald, stout man who has a peculiar habit of speaking in a whisper. Presently, he ascertains David and asks Tungay if David has caused any trouble hitherto. Tungay replies not yet. Informing David that he is a Tartar in matters of discipline and regimen and that he is a good friend of David's fath
