The Devil and Tom Walker

The Devil and Tom Walker

How does Tom feel about the loss of his wife?

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Tom is unaffected by the loss of his wife, and even feels a sense of gratitude to Old Scratch for her disappearance.

Tom consoled himself for the loss of his property with the loss of his wife; for he was a man of fortitude. He even felt something like gratitude towards the black woodsman, who he considered had done him a kindness.

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The Devil and Tom Walker