The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- Chapter 43- p. 384

all he wanted to eat, and a good time, and nothing to do. And we had him up to the sick-room; and had a high talk; and Tom give Jim forty dollars for being prisoner for us so patient, and doing it up so good, and Jim was pleased most to death, and busted out, and says:

Tom exchanges $40 for the right to toy with Jim. $40 has previously played an important part in Jim's fortunes. For other examples, see pages:

Chapter 16, p. 121
Chapter 31, p. 279
Chapter 43, p. 384


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