                       Hildegard Montague Burbank
                                 Hildebud
                        Malibu, California 90265


 Well, Pumpkin, I've finally gone to join Buddy in Paradise. I sure had
a lot of fun in my life, but nothing lasts forever, eh? I will miss Hilde-
bud, our home for so many years. We all had plenty of wonderful times
there, didn't we? Well, how it's all going to be yours. I know you love
the old place as much as I do. You'll take good case of it.

 Your Uncle Buddy and I often talked about this and we agreed that
everything should go to you. Of all our nieces and nephews, you were our
favorite. Buddy gave me the enclosed photo which he wanted passed on
to you along with this letter.

 Now, dear, we ARE fond of you, but Buddy and I worked hard to build our
business and keep up our estate. We don't intend to just throw it all away.
So although we both think you are clever enough to manage everything wisely,
we need to make sure. That's why we've planned a little test for you.

 Hidden around the house and grounds at Hildebud are ten "treasures"
from your Uncle Buddy's films. All you need to do is find the treasures
in one night, and everything will be yours. Now that doesn't sound
too hard, does it?

 If you can't find the treasure, too bad, sweetie! We'll give our other
nieces and nephews a crack at it. The clever shall inherit the bundle. So
that everyone knows what's up, a letter is being sent to each one of you.

 My lawyers will pick wou up at 8:00 on the evening of the funeral and
drive you to Hildebud. Good luck, Pumpkin. Make your Aunt Hildegarde
proud.


 Being of sound mind and body, I hereby sign this testament in the presence
of two witnesses.



HILDEGARDE MONTAGUE BURBANK       6/18/86

BUCK PALACE                       6/18/86

DOROTHY LA FLEAK                  6/18/86







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