A magic money tree! Gold? Count me in but I best bring my rifle as there are bears up in those mountains. I'd be more concerned about them than any curse or ghosts. I don't believe in curses anyway, nor ghosts. Anyway Shirley, you're the inheritor and I'll help you find that tree for a 20% share of the treasure. I have a mule to carry supplies too. Craig would be happy with a 10% share I reckon. What do think? Craig has a map of the range and a compass.
I say we pitch the tents and wait for the storm to blow over. No point dying just to be early. Ha ha! I'll collect some wood for a fire and have some tasty dried beef and beans, and a bottle or three of Whisky. Coffee too. Have you seen my dog Ginger?
Terence we will wait for Shirley's answer. Your having a loan.. have not seen a dog. The blizzard is calming a touch now.....
@Terence Eames , I hardly think it would be fair to give you 20% of the treasure and only give Craig 10%. So I'll offer both of you 5%. That sounds fair enough to me. The bears are pretty much harmless unless they are with their cubs. But The rifle is a good idea. There are mountain lions here and they are ferocious predators. Their favorite food is dog. We may need to start looking for Ginger ASAP. The vittles sound good. I'd not be averse to a small sip of the brew but we better not go overboard. We have a long day ahead of us and we need to be at our best. For now, we can settle down by the fire with full bellies and get a good night's sleep.
You mean I have done all the preparation and emptied my wallet for our supplies for a measly 5% Shirley. I say nothing less than 20%. Mountain lions.. bears are ornery critters.. but them lions are clever hunters and can move fast. Good thinking Terence to bring the rifle, we only have hunting knives.
Let's talk money when we have it. First we have to find the tree.. avoid the curse and get back off the mountain. Lets get some shut eye as we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow...
A million dollars you say Shirley! That's a fortune! Apologies if I'm being greedy Craig. I didn't realise the extent of your investment. Say 10% each after expenses. Here's a six shot colt hand gun for those mountain lions. I want it back when we're finished this venture. Also a box of 94 bullets. Woud you like to borrow a gun too Shirley? I have an 8 shot small calibre handgun which would suit you. 24 spare rounds too. Better safe than sorry. Also, My hunting dog Ginger came back eventually with a bloodied cowboy's hat! It was a size 62. Big! Have a look.
Like I say Terence lets discuss money when this is over. Dont push Shirley as she can always tell you and even I to leave the trek. It is her inheritance after all. Your hunting dog returning with a bloodied cowboy hat. Now that is a worrying development....... Please check my PM.
OK, guys. I agree to let each of you have 10% of whatever we find. But y'all have to agree to protect me from the mountain lion. From the size of it's tracks, it's a big one, too. Maybe it ate the cowboy. Anyhow, I see a little cabin way down the mountain. Let's go see what we find there.
That is generous Shirley. I was always going to protect you as we have been good friends for years. By the size of that footprint he is the size of a male African lion.. May need an elephant gun instead. The bad weather has cleared Shirley, so let's head for that cabin......
A million dollars you say Shirley! That's a fortune! Apologies if I'm being greedy Craig. I didn't realise the extent of your investment.
That 10% each of a million dollars is very generous of you Shirley. That's almost $25,000 each for Craig and I. Talk later though as Craig said. He can read and multiply I heard. Smart fellow. I add ok. I'll walk through fire for that money. My Ginger's a smart dog, unlike Bruce my Mule. And I'll shoot that damn Lion too for you if I see it. It's paw prints are huge so that cabin might be a safe place to hole up. I'll send Ginger in first to sniff out the place. Is that ok? She smells real good. You're the Boss. Craig, that hat, although bloodied and big, is finely tailored. There's some writing inside it but it's a bit smudged, stained n faded. Can you read it? My eyes aint great close up. " Ginger, STOP licking it, go Watch!" Sorry, she's all nose and tastes. By the way, is 50% more or less than a half? Just asking.
Terence you may be good with a gun but your maths need work. 10% of $1mill bucks is a smidgen more than $25k. So the hat belongs to a well to do gentleman. But who and why were they way out here. I can just make out a first name Ernest then we have a T & an A. Perhaps Shirley can throw some more lite on it. Good idea to have Ginger sniff out the cabin first. Better hope tho that that ornery lion has not taken up residence in it....