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!