Buddy
[doing long division]
Is it 27?
Pop
That's close enough. And now just make sure your numbers aren't very clear to read. She might give you the benefit of the doubt if your seven looks like a one with a fancy tail, right? The same with a two and a six. Right? Keep her guessing. That means you'll have two or three horses in every race.
Buddy
Isn't that cheating?
Pop
No, well, I'd call it spread betting. And if it gets you moved up by one seat to bask in the light of her glory, then you're off to the races.
Buddy
But sure there's only one right answer.
Pop
If that were true, son, people wouldn't be blowing themselves up all over this town.
