What Happened to Honor Among Thieves?
Nick and Lou head out for a quick round of golf. Since they
are short on time, they decide to play only 9 holes. Nick
says to Lou, "Let's say we make the time worth the while, at
least for one of us, and spot $5 on the lowest score for the
day." Lou agrees and they enjoy a great game. After the 8th
hole, Lou is ahead by 1 stroke, but cuts his ball into the
rough on the 9th.
"Help me find my ball; you look over there," he says to Nick.
After 5 minutes, neither has had any luck, and since a lost
ball carries a four-point penalty, Lou pulls a ball from his
pocket and tosses it to the ground. "I've found my ball!" he
announces triumphantly.
Nick looks at him forlornly, "After all the years we've been
friends, you'd cheat me on golf for a measly five bucks?"
"What do you mean, cheat? I found my ball sitting right here!"
"And a liar, too!" Nick says with amazement. "I'll have you
know I've been standing on your ball for the last five
minutes!"