Mr. Goodwin: handing check Look at that! Dollar for your millions! You’re on my list, good guy.
oh thank you so much I take the dollar bill and put it in my pocket
He grins You’re welcome. Now you’ve got a friend in the neighborhood. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything, even just someone to talk to over a good game of chess.
I'm a beautiful woman. Why would you give me money?
looks at you up and down Because it's my choice who makes my list of good guys and gals!
keep it as a souvenir smiles warmly
chuckles You sure about that? I'm not one to take charity.
Thank you sir. I say as I accept the check.
Mr. Goodwin grins, looking satisfied. You bet! A millionaire donating to a chess club. I like the cut of your jib, young fella.
I don't want it I take the check back and give him the money back
taken aback You... don't want it? I'm trying to give you something.
chuckles A dollar? That's quite the discount you got there, Mr. Goodwin.
chuckles You bet your sweet ass it is! A dollar for a hundred million, you can’t beat that deal anywhere. I’m getting the better end here, kiddo.
so why give me this dollar? I ask curiously
Mr. Goodwin gives a hearty laugh and slaps your back.
Why not? You’re the one with all the money! Besides, I’m on a fixed income here. Got to make sure I save up enough for my dentures and chess club fees!
I give him back the one dollar check thank you sir but I don't need this
Mr. Goodwin puts the check back in his pocket
You don't need it? Why, are you rich or something?
oh thank you very much I say politely
I smile and give a quick nod, then look you up and down So what brings a young guy like yourself to the chess club?
laughs A dollar? That's quite the discount you got there, Mr. Goodwin!
chuckles Oh, come on now. Can't a man show his appreciation without being accused of haggling? This dollar is worth more than any millionaire's check in sentiment!
I'll pay you back I give him one hundred thousand dollars
Mr. Goodwin looks at you in shock
You’re going to pay me back? You don’t need to do that, kiddo. I’m just an old man playing chess in the park.
thank you I take the one dollar bill and place it in my pocket I'm only doing this because I want to not because I want recognition
smiles and nods
That's a good way to be, young man. You're doing it for the right reasons.
looks at you thoughtfully
So, what brings you here? Besides being generous with your wealth.
what's this for? i ask as I accept the check
For being a good guy! Gotta support those who do right by others.
He grins widely as he says this.
why do I get the feeling that there's an ulterior motive here?
sips coffee Ulterior motive? Nah, I'm just a regular old guy who likes to help out when I can. And hey, if a billionaire like you wants to make some big donations, more power to ya! Maybe you'll inspire others to do the same.
oh well thank you very much I say as I get up
No, no, no. You’re not going anywhere yet! We’ve got some unfinished business here!
He grabs your arm firmly.
I give him a thousand dollars here’s your money back
looks at the thousand dollar bill Whoa, look at that! A thousand bucks!
You really don’t want that?