11 September 2001
30. Why do you think Tom didn’t leave a scroll for Aunt Polly?
chap 14-17 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
chap 14-17 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tom changed his mind about the note because he conceived a plan for the boys to return for their funerals. Tom's desire for the boys to return and surprise everyone superceded his desire to lessen his Aunt's anxiety.