Kidnap note

[packman]

[csziggy]

1. Inspired by "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry

Response to the ransom demand:

Two Desperate Men.Gentlemen: I received your letter to-day by post, in regard to the ransom you ask for the return of my son. I think you are a little high in your demands, and I hereby make you a counter-proposition, which I am inclined to believe you will accept. You bring Johnny home and pay me two hundred and fifty dollars in cash, and I agree to take him off your hands. You had better come at night, for the neighbours believe he is lost, and I couldn’t be responsible for what they would do to anybody they saw bringing him back.Very respectfully,Ebenezer Dorset

Entire story at: https://dwcaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Henry_Red_Chief.pdf

[packman]

2. My first thought too - Red Chief

I love O.Henry's stories - that last minute twist.