Let's give it a crack. Has a ring of the great Agatha Christie about it . Richard Cantwell.. call me Richie.. I always wanted to be a wealthy Australian grazier..y'all
Richie, I think that Ernesto just gave us a clue as to how he steals the jewels. We have to come up with a plan to catch him in the act.
"You'll never catch me alive!' Seriously, I'm game to play whatever. I've really enjoyed our adventures. One very simple way to describe the attributes of your character is to rank say 4 main attributes from best to worst. Like: Intelligence, Physical, Social and Wealth, and then to play your character with those attributes in mind. "Intelligence" to know things, problem solving and have mental skills. "Physical" includes strength, dexterity and physical skills. "Social" includes charisma, contacts and social skills. "Wealth" includes money, property ..., and business skills. For example Terence's ranking is Physical, Social, Wealth and Intelligence? Ernesto: Social, Intelligence, Physical and Wealth? or Int, Soc, Wlth, Phys? Just something to consider.
Lady Ashley = social, wealth, intelligence, physical in that order. You forgot to add modest. Ernesto= social, intelligence , physical, and wealth. I'll let Richie place his attributes in order.
When the intrepid trio entered Captain Nemroy's stateroom, he was accompanied by a well dressed gentleman. "Hello, Lady Ashley," he said. "it's nice to see you again." Lady Ashley greeted him with a smile. "It's nice to see you again, too, Detective Long." "How is business?" "Busy as usual," he replied. Lady Ashley introduced him to her companions. "This is Detective Long from Interpol. We once worked together on a case." She looked closely at Ernesto but if he was concerned, he didn't show it.
'Pleased to meet you Detective Long', said Ernesto politely, nodding and taking off his hat. 'Business I assume?'
"Yes", replied Detective Long. "I've been assigned the job of finding and arresting the thief who has been stealing diamonds from ladies. He visits places where wealthy ladies vacation. He arranges an introduction to them by someone they know. He then precedes to woo them with flowers and romantic songs. Only after the passionate romance is over and they are back home do they realize that their diamonds have been replaced by fakes." "Lady Ashley and Richie have agreed to help us catch the thief. Lady Ashley suggested to me that you might be interested in helping also."
intelligence.. as you dont have the other three without it. wealth. started life in a dirt poor family in the Aussie bush social..did not get to be a wealthy grazier without wheeling and dealing. physical.. ever tried rounding up a cantankerous bull.
In England those types are called bounders. In Australia we have a far nastier word for men who prey on rich women then rob their jewelry.
I'm no bounder, Sir Richie, but a provider of discreet refubishing services where my cut is just 25% which I do declare for tax. True. I have all my clients signed with a thumb print using their own blood. All stirile of course. Ladies needing cash. That's all. A Social service I have many other services available if you're in need of the likes of me. I'll be around. Very fair rates. Honest. Very discreet. Ernesto.
We have a twist in our plot. Hmmmm. It seems that the ladies found themselves in need of some ready cash. Instead of the diamonds bring stolen, they were given to Ernesto to sell. The ladies got money from the sale and collected the insurance money. But............................................................ Interpol is still after him. If they capture him, it will be his word against the word of high society ladies. Who do you think the jury will believe? So now what do we do?
It is Richie speaking not Craig. So Shirley are these ladies.. and I use the word loosely, on board but staying incognito. So as a socialite queen you are in the best position to sniff them out of hiding I'd have envisaged. What do you want me to do.............
And I am no sir. But am hoping be be an Order of Australia recipient for my services to industry. I own two cattle stations in Western Australia.. some 3000 hectares in size. We breed cattle for the market and also export some of our finest Ragu beef to Japan.