Margot Mathews was running for life. She was being chased by a group of cannibals after she had 'borrowed' two of their gold ingots. She had been running for quite some time, carrying the metals, until she reached a rope bridge, which said that it would only hold 125 pounds. Margot was already 110 pounds, and both ingots weighed 9 pounds each. She wasn't wearing any shoes or anything heavier than her body weight. There is no time for two trips.
How did she make it across, and live to tell the tale?
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Murder Riddles
RandomHighest Ranking #1 in Short Story... A collection of murder, theft, and other riddles. After reading these, you'll be able to say; it was Prof. Plum in the living room with the lead pipe. Do not try these at home! I have not made these up myself...