Hats Account For Fifty Percent Of Scores

“Is that it? I think that's it. Check the time?”

“Checking.”

“I think we're good on time.”

“Yes. We're clear.”

“Good. One less worry. Now the results. Have the points come in?”

“Not yet.”

“What score are we shooting for?”

“Thirties.”

“So low? Our hats alone should be worth twenty-five.”

“It was an obvious recovery move. And absurdity can be seen as weak, especially at this point in the game. But at least we're not making animals out of sticks.”

“Hey! Oh, points - thirty-two.”

“All right. Nobody can say we didn't try. Rescue boat is here. Let's head out. Sleeping With The Pigeons is concluded.”

“Or A Study of Ties: Buoyant Cement.”