Why does Eva wants her father to buy Uncle tom?

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chapter 14

Asked by MyraP on 10/30/2013 6:46 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/30/2013 6:51 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/30/2013 6:51 PM

Eva wants her father to buy Uncle Tom because she likes him, he's going to be sold, and she wants him to have a happy life.

"My papa can buy you," said Eva, quickly; "and if he buys you, you will have good times. I mean to ask him, this very day."

Uncle Tom's Cabin/ Chapter 14