The Treasure-Map - Monday's Child...# 35
Illustration by: Will Terry The Treasure-Map "Look, here it is! 'X' marks the spot!" said Pierre, the praire-dog exuberently, while holding up the map. Rodney, the Rabbit and Clarance the Cat, listened with all ears. Louie, the Lizard, was more wary of what the stranger had to offer. "So you mean that we should split the treasure four ways, if we accept you as one of our partners?" asked Clarence. "Yes, exactly!" said Pierre pointing out over the desert landscape. "You could die out there without my help. I know the desert for what it is." "But can we trust you?" asked Louie, "Rodney and Clarence are new to these parts, while I grew up here and know what can happen if you meet up with the wrong kind of stranger." "Well, do as you like. But if you choose to let me join your venture, you will just have to trust me." explained Pierre folding up the treasure-map, and returning it to Rodney. "Just give us s...