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Tom and Becky's Engagement from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Tom and Becky meet alone at school during lunch. They share chewing gum, talk about circuses, and Tom proposes they become engaged.

Monday noon recess

Tom and Becky's Engagement

Tom and Becky meet alone at school during lunch. They share chewing gum, talk about circuses, and Tom proposes they become engaged. After a kiss and a whispered exchange of love, Becky is happy until Tom mentions Amy Lawrence, causing her to cry. Tom tries to make amends with a brass knob, but Becky rejects it, and Tom leaves.