Jim is glad to get away from Redruth because he "can do nothing but grumble and lament", so why does the squire place Redruthin charge of Jim?

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Chapter 7

Asked by debbie h #345358 on 2/17/2014 4:32 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/17/2014 4:45 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/17/2014 4:45 PM

Redruth travels with Jim because he has been hired to help Jim's mother. There's a hint of jealousy here, and that's part of the reason he's jealous.

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