“Treasure?”
“Yes, Teddy, treasure. It’s not pirates’ doubloons or gold bricks, but it’s treasure nonetheless. It’s something so special it could change...”
“I don’t like traps.”
“That’s why I want to help you, Teddy.”
“Are you sure you want to talk to me. The professor is much better at this sort of thing.”
“Don’t you want to be a hero, Teddy?”
“No.”
“Don’t you want to save the day?”
“I don’t know. Do I?”
“Yes you do, my boy. You’re not just some simple manservant.”
“Yes I am.”
“But you could be so much more, Teddy. You could help our companions through this trap and they’ll see you differently. You’ll go up in their estimations.”
“Is that good?”
“Of course it is.”
The voice’s tone changed. Teddy thought it seemed to be getting agitated. He did not want an angry thing in his
