The Jungle Chapter 18 Why can't Jurgis get out of jail on time? Asked by kayla k #749778 on 2/1/2018 2:00 AM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/27/2020 8:12 PM
Jurgis has to pay court costs. He is unable to do so, thus, he has to stay in prison an extra three days to work them off.