"Of course, I will plead with L-J for mercy. You know I always have your best interests at heart."
I've got the perfect plan, PeeWee: With the enormous sum of money (IOUs) BB owes, I could sell them to L-J for fifty cents on the dollar in exchange for your life. That way, I could manage a reasonable return on the IOUs rather than none.
Then, L-J, with her charm and feminine wiles would demand full payback from BB. As he is fully enamored with the lady, BB is certain to succumb and pay off his debt. This way, in the end, we all benefit...except of course, BB, who isn't deserving of any benefit from the deal.
But, he will always be free to fish.
Sound okay to you, pardner
It is, after all, your life at stake...and, my money.
"Of course, I will plead with L-J for mercy. ... (