The Adventures of Benny Page 3
by Steve Shreve
“Oh,” replied Benny.
Benny sat down to think. Larry seemed like a good guy, and he had spent a lot of time searching for the treasure. But the treasure was buried on the island where the monkeys lived, and Benny was the one who had the map.
In the end, Benny decided to split the pirate booty evenly with Larry and the monkeys.
And with that, Benny said good-bye to Larry and the really happy monkeys and headed back through the jungle to his little boat.
As he walked, Benny looked at the gold doubloons and jewels he carried.
Hey, he thought, I bet I finally have enough money to buy that new fishing pole. Sweet.