Chapters XXIV–XXX: The Wilks Family Fraud
King and Duke impersonate heirs, con family; Huck steals money back; exposed, they flee.
5 argumentative units
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- 01The King Plans the Wilks Swindle
King learns of dead Wilks, plans to impersonate English brothers, inherit estate.
- 02Arrival and the Inheritance
King and Duke arrive, weep over coffin, win town's trust, collect money.
- 03Huck and Mary Jane
Huck confides in Mary Jane, hides gold in coffin, plans to expose frauds.
- 04The Real Heirs Arrive
True brothers arrive; townspeople test all claimants; dig up coffin; find gold.
- 05Escape and Recapture by the King and Duke
Huck escapes with Jim; Duke and King catch up; argue over hidden gold.