The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, what did Tom and Huck give to Muff Potter in jail?

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Tom and Huck bring Muff Potter tobacco and matches while he is in jail. This occurs in Chapter 23 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They feel guilty because they know Muff is innocent of the murder he is accused of, yet they are too scared to speak up. The jail's isolation and lack of guards allow them to deliver these items secretly.

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Two specific things that Tom and Huck bring to Muff Potter while Muff is in jail are tobacco and matches. You can find this in Chapter 23.

Tom and Huck feel guilty that Muff is in jail. After all, they know he is innocent of committing the murder that he has been jailed for. They know they could get him off, but they are scared to.

Tom and Huck are able to bring Muff Potter these things because the jail is isolated and it is so rarely used that there are no guards.

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