In Samual Clemens "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg" why did the town folks bid on the bag of gold at the end of the story?

Asked by cheycon24 on 22 Jun 13:48

Last updated by Jill W on 04 Aug 12:01

Answered by Jill W on 04 Aug 12:01

Actually, the townspeople refrained from bidding on the bag of gold, after it was revealed the coins were merely lead.

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg