There was a small hole under the rock. The box was in it!

“We got the treasure at last!” cried Huck. “We’re going to be rich, Tom!”

“It’s too good to be true!” agreed Tom. “Let’s pull the box out of here.”

The box was very heavy. The boys were able to lift it out. But they could not carry it.

“I’m glad I brought these little bags along,” said Tom.

The boys put the money in two small sacks and left the cave. On the road to town they found a wagon. They put the sacks in the wagon and covered them with rags.

“Huck,” said Tom. “I’ve got an idea. Let’s hide the money in the Widow’s woodshed for the night. We’ll split it in the morning. Then we’ll hunt up a good hiding place in the woods!”

At the Widow Douglas’s, Tom and Huck sat down to rest.

Mr. Jones was at the Widow Douglas’s house. When he saw the boys, he came out to meet them.

“I’m glad you’re here. You’re keeping everyone waiting.”

Tom and Huck didn’t know what he was talking about. Mr. Jones grabbed the wagon and started to pull it.

“What’s in this wagon?” he asked. “Bricks or old metal? It’s so heavy!”

“Old metal,” replied Tom.

Mr. Jones shook his head.

“I swear, you boys will work harder hunting for fifty cents’ worth of old iron than you will to make twice that much at a job. Anyway, hurry along! Come into the house!”

Mr. Jones left the wagon by the door and pushed the boys into the house.

Almost everyone in town was there. Tom saw the Thatchers, the Harpers, Aunt Polly, the minister, and many others.

The Widow Douglas greeted Tom and Huck with hugs and kisses.

“We’re here to honor you two brave boys,” she said.

Mr. Jones made a speech. He talked about Huck’s quick thinking in saving the Widow Douglas. He talked about Tom’s bravery in saving Becky.

Then the Widow Douglas invited everyone to a huge supper.

Over dessert she announced her plans for Huck.

“I want Huck to live with me,” she said. “He will go to school. And when he gets older I’ll start him up in business.”

“But Huck don’t need help,” said Tom. “Huck’s rich!”

Tom pulled in the wagon. He lifted out one of the sacks. He poured gold coins all over the table.

“Half of the money is Huck’s and half is mine.