literature, Tom Sawyer, chapter 23-26

Tom was at school the next day. He crept into the door without anyone seeing. He saw that Becky was writing in her school book. He crept behind her to see what she was drawing. Once she saw the shadow she ripped the page out and slammed the book shut. She yelled at him for looking at other peoples things and ran out crying. After recess, they all were to come back inside. All the children were to return their books. The teacher was very strict and rude. Becky also thought that Tom would tell on her then she would be whipped. Once the teacher saw the ripped page he was enraged. He stood before the class and going through each child asking then if they did this to the book. Becky became very nervous, and started shaking. Tom immediately forgot the argument and was thinking of a plan. After several children were asked becky was next. The teacher said in a intimidating  "Rebecca Thacher, Did you damage this book!?" Becky started stuttering and almost cried. At that moment, Tom Jumped out of his seat and yelled "I did it!". Becky was amazed at his compassion. He took the punishment of a wiping and two hours of labor.