The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Why is the dog barking loudly in the cellar during Wilks' funeral?

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In Chapter Twenty-seven, the dog is locked inside to keep him out of the way of the funeral proceeding. He begins to bark incessantly after catching a rat.

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