Summary Chapter 20
Tom returns to school. He tries to make up with Becky. She tells him she is never going to speak to him again. They insult each other, and she looks forward to his whipping. The schoolmaster, who had wanted to become a doctor but couldn't afford the schooling, studies a medical book every day. He keeps it locked up, and all the children are curious about it. Becky manages to sneak a peek at it. Tom catches her, and she accidentally rips a page. She is upset because she knows that Tom is going to tell on her, and she is going to be whipped. She has never been whipped. Tom thinks Becky is being silly about getting upset over a whipping. Tom doesn't have to tattle on her. Girls' faces always betray them. Tom doesn't enjoy watching Becky sweat as much as he expected he would. He gets whippe
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