It was an intricate puzzle box, that the travelling trader kept by his side at all times, since it held his fortune, as he would tell anyone who asked.
If they asked further, he was happy to describe the dozen steps needed to open it, in only vague terms so no-one could steal it. And besides, it had an inner lining of a type of metal that would destroy the contents if someone broke in.
Thus, people focused on the box, and tried to steal it. And the trader's true treasure in the potato sack could remain unstolen and safe.
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