Ahunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke1 in a soft soothing2 voice, Isn't it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the matter.
Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, I want a fur coat.
Good, said the bear, that is a negotiable item. I only want a full stomach, so let us sit down and negotiate a compromise.
They sat down to negotiate and after a time the bear walked away, alone. The negotiations3 had been successful.
The bear had a full stomach, and the hunter had his fur coat!
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