What did the people of Dawson's Landing mean by saying "Tom" "preferred to be supported by his uncle until his uncle's shoes should become vacant"?

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chapter 5

Asked by rebekah g #304499 on 1/11/2014 10:20 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/11/2014 11:43 PM

Answered by Aslan on 1/11/2014 11:43 PM

They knew that Tom was using his uncle for money until such time as his uncle died and Tom could take the rest of his fortune.