A Different Satisfaction

Well, I finally managed to get away from Pap. Had to fake my own murder to manage it, but I think it was worth it. Between him and the widow I was bout to go crazy. Life with them was so lonesome, I couldn't bear it. The plan now is to take off on my own, and tramp around the country, huntin' and fishin' to stay alive. It's still a lonesome life but it's better than being "civilized" by the widow or gettin' beat by Pap. More than anything I miss Tom Sawyer. I wish it could'a been me n' him together on this journey, but I know he'd be mighty pleased with me if he knew what I'd done to trick Pap.

Life in the trees and across the waters is the life for me. I can't wait to see what's in store for me!