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Tom's Guilt and Conscience from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Tom is tormented by guilt and fear. He talks in his sleep, and Sid notices. Aunt Polly worries, but Tom deflects suspicion.

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Tom's Guilt and Conscience

Tom is tormented by guilt and fear. He talks in his sleep, and Sid notices. Aunt Polly worries, but Tom deflects suspicion. He secretly brings small comforts to Muff Potter in jail, easing his conscience. The town suspects Potter, and Injun Joe's testimony at the inquest seals the case.