[Child of the 7th Age]

The three children had put their heads together and plotted what they would do.

"Let's not tell Bilbo," Bowman agreed, thinking he would surely get all the credit since he had only two girls to help him.

They talked and planned and connived, and finally came up with something they thought would work. Marigold and Cami would lure Lotho into a trap, and Bowman would show up at the last minute to present their evidence and turn the screws, threatening to turn over the button to the police and reveal what had happened in the bakery unless he forked over the money that he owed to Bilbo.

Cami pointed out, "I know Lotho goes to the Green Dragon every day for lunch. He always has that same change purse with him. Marigold and I will drop over there today, and get him interested enough to follow us."

"We'll meet you over under the same tree where I found the lost button. Bowman, don't forget to hide in the bushes. We don't want him to see you at first."

"Alright," growled Bowman, "but leave the hard part to me. The part where we threaten him and he gives us the money."

"Suit yourself," whispered Cami, with some irritation in her voice. "I don't care who bludgeons him over the head. I just want to get the money back for Bilbo."

[ March 10, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]