# Old Mr. Jones — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer character guide

> Old Mr. Jones in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Jones

**First appearance:** 0030-xxix-huck-saves-the-widow

## Who they are

Welshman who helps the widow and Huck.

## In the story

### [Tom and Becky in the Cave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/chapters/xxx-tom-and-becky-in-the-cave)

The Welshman who sheltered Huck and led the pursuit of the villains; he promises to keep Huck's secret.

### [Floods of Gold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/chapters/xxxiv-floods-of-gold)

Mr. Jones attempts to reveal Huck's role in the adventure but is upstaged by Tom's treasure announcement.

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