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                                        Tom Sawyer 41caveto misscandlehugepathto exploreto harma large, natural underground space to not catch or experience something a stick of wax with a wick that burns to provide light very large a narrow track or route that people can walk along to travel through a place to discover new thingsto hurt or damage someone or something:::::::GlossaryBecky Thatcher was so excited because her birthday was on Saturday. She invited all her friends for a picnic by the river. After the picnic, they were going to visit McDougal%u2019s Cave.%u201cTom, are you coming to my birthday picnic on Saturday?%u201d asked Becky.%u201cOf course! I don%u2019t want to miss it!%u201d Tom replied and smiled.On Saturday morning, Becky, Tom, and their friends got on a boat to ride down the river.%u201cThis is going to be the best day ever!%u201d said Tom.Everyone had a great time. They ate, played, and laughed. After the picnic, Becky said, %u201cLet%u2019s go to the cave now!%u201dThe children went to McDougal%u2019s Cave. They had candles to light their way inside. Some of the kids were a little scared.%u201cIt%u2019s so dark in there!%u201d said one boy.%u201cDon%u2019t worry, we%u2019ll all be together,%u201d said Tom.The cave was huge, with many tunnels and secret paths. The kids played near the entrance. %u201cLet%u2019s explore inside!%u201d said Tom to Becky.%u201cOkay, but let%u2019s not get lost,%u201d Becky giggled.Tom and Becky wanted to discover the cave. But suddenly, they stopped. They looked around and realized no one else was with them.%u201cUh-oh, Becky,%u201d Tom said nervously. %u201cI think we%u2019re lost.%u201dMeanwhile, Huck Finn wasn%u2019t at the picnic because the mothers didn%u2019t like him so they didn%u2019t invite him to the parties. This time, he wasn%u2019t upset about it because he was busy looking for treasure. As he was walking, he saw two men%u2014Injun Joe and his friend%u2014talking about hurting Widow Douglas. %u201cI should help her!%u201d Huck whispered to himself.Huck quickly ran to Mr. Welsh%u2019s house for help. %u201cMr. Welsh! Injun Joe is going to harm Widow Douglas!%u201d he shouted.

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