THEM: can i have a book?  YOU: yes you can can i have the hats?  THEM: you are welcome to a ball...  YOU: how about we split the books, and i get one hat and the ball  THEM: i changed my mind. i'l give you all my books and hats.  YOU: ok and you just want the ball?  THEM: all your balls...  YOU: so you get the basketball, and i get the hats and books? works for me  THEM: that'll work  YOU: deal.