decide to raise Tom in their house like a family member In reality Miss Bridget is the real mother of Tom But this fact remains unknown until the end of the novel Tom Grows Up in Allworthy s Home Tom grows up with love and care in Allworthy s house He gets a good education and is raised alongside Blifil who is Allworthy s nephew People are curious about who Tom s parents are but Tom enjoys a happy childhood under Allworthy s care Both Allworthy and Bridget like Tom very much Allworthy sees Tom s good nature and says I am convinced my child that you have much goodness generosity and honour in your temper In short Tom gets shelter in Allworthy s house because Mr Squire Allworthy finds him as a baby in his bed and decides to adopt him out of kindness and duty This begins Tom s journey in life